County urged to adopt 2026 hazard mitigation plan after FEMA issues approvable status
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
New Castle County emergency managers told the Public Safety Committee that FEMA has designated the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan "approvable pending adoption," and council adoption is required to secure federal mitigation grant eligibility.
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Brandon Toole, co-chair of the New Castle County Council Public Safety Committee, opened the July 14 meeting with a presentation on the county's updated 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and said the county will seek formal action after a staff briefing.
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