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NECCOG sets timeline to finalize regional hazard mitigation plan for FEMA review
Summary
NECCOG staff and Tracey Hanson updated members on a regional hazard mitigation strategy and set a target to adopt a final plan for FEMA review by Sept. 15; Hanson will report progress at every meeting until completion.
Tracey Hanson, presenting NECCOG's hazard mitigation update, said the region is pursuing a long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and avoid repetitive reconstruction by coordinating planning across member towns. The update listed participating towns and emphasized regional results through shared planning.
NECCOG staff said the updated hazard mitigation plan will be coordinated with local officials and regional partners and targeted for adoption and submittal for FEMA review by Sept. 15 (the minutes do not specify the calendar year). Tracey Hanson will provide regular status reports at each subsequent meeting until the plan is complete.
Why it matters: A coordinated regional plan is required for FEMA review to secure mitigation funding and to influence local emergency planning. NECCOG's approach centralizes work across small towns that may not individually have the staff or resources to complete FEMA-required updates.
Next steps: NECCOG will continue drafting the plan, solicit municipal input, and present the adopted plan for FEMA review by the stated deadline. The minutes do not record a formal vote on the plan at this meeting.
