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County to add 11 mitigation actions to hazard mitigation plan ahead of HMGP deadline
Summary
Staff presented an 11-item addendum to Buncombe County's five-year hazard mitigation plan — including additional stream gauges, warning sirens, weather stations, landslide monitoring and a multi-year public education campaign — and asked the board to adopt the addendum for submission to state and FEMA before the Dec. 15 grant deadline.
County staff presented a proposed addendum to Buncombe County's five-year hazard mitigation plan that adds 11 mitigation actions designed to strengthen early warning and community preparedness following Tropical Storm Helene.
Kevin Madsen (introduced by the chair) and the presenter outlined actions focused on prevention, property protection and emergency services. Key elements include plans for additional early-warning infrastructure (staff…
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