Decatur County adopts multi-jurisdiction hazard-mitigation plan, resets five-year cycle

Apr 20, 2026

County commissioners adopted the county’s hazard-mitigation plan (Resolution 2026-9), which staff said meets FEMA and IDHS requirements; adoption resets the county’s five-year mitigation clock and preserves eligibility for mitigation grants.

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A county representative asked commissioners to adopt a multi-jurisdictional hazard-mitigation plan the county prepared and put out for public review. Staff said the plan met FEMA requirements and had not received public comments during the review period.

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