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Assembly adopts multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan; submits to state and FEMA
Summary
The assembly adopted the Kodiak Island Borough multi-jurisdictional multi-hazard mitigation plan update and will submit the plan to the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and FEMA for review and final approval.
The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly voted to adopt the borough’s updated multi‑jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan on March 6.
Community Development staff said the previous plan expired in November 2024 and the new draft reflects a year of work with municipalities across the borough and with public outreach. The plan identifies 11 hazards drawn from state and federal guidance and assesses risks to critical facilities. It includes mitigation projects, public meetings, a community survey, and a roughly 364‑page final draft that now goes to the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for review and then to FEMA.
Community Development Director Chris French explained that the plan differs from an emergency operations plan: mitigation focuses on reducing the risk of loss of life and property before an event. The plan also incorporates recent guidance on climate impacts, an executive summary and the required eight sections FEMA mandates for hazard mitigation plans.
Assemblymembers praised staff for the planning effort and encouraged jurisdictions within the borough to adopt the plan so they can be eligible for mitigation grant dollars. The assembly voted by roll call and the motion passed 5‑0.
After local adoption, the plan is submitted to state and federal reviewers; once FEMA approves, participating municipalities that adopt the plan will move from “approval pending” to fully approved status for grant eligibility.
