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Big Horn County LEPC raises earthquake hazard rating, urges retrofitting in mitigation plan
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Big Horn County Local Emergency Planning Committee raised the county's earthquake hazard rating from low to moderate after recent seismic events and recommended adding retrofitting to the county's mitigation planning; the change will shape future preparedness and grant priorities.
The Big Horn County Local Emergency Planning Committee on Feb. 2 adjusted the county's earthquake hazard rating from low to moderate and recommended that retrofitting be incorporated into the county hazard mitigation plan, LEPC Coordinator Sylvan Covers Up said.
The committee took the change after discussion of recent seismic activity, including a reported 4.2-magnitude earthquake near Great Falls and a hydrothermal eruption at Yellowstone National Park, which Sylvan said influenced the Hazard Assessment and prompted the re-evaluation. He said the adjustment is…
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