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Mount Vernon council adopts Knox County hazard mitigation plan to preserve federal grant eligibility
Summary
Council voted to adopt the Knox County multi‑jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, a FEMA‑recognized 5‑year planning document that officials said preserves eligibility for federal mitigation grants and guides long‑term risk‑reduction actions for storms, utility failures and flooding.
Mount Vernon’s council voted to adopt the Knox County multi‑jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), a five‑year strategy officials said is necessary to remain eligible for federal mitigation funding.
Councilman Miller, who led the presentation, said the LHMP focuses on identifying hazards, assessing vulnerabilities and establishing long‑term actions to reduce disaster losses. “It is required to remain…
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