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Nags Head adopts Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan to preserve federal grant eligibility
Summary
The board adopted the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a multi‑jurisdiction document that ranks hazards and preserves eligibility for federal mitigation grants (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, BRIC, flood mitigation assistance). The plan resulted from a year‑long outreach process with multiple public meetings.
The Nags Head Board of Commissioners voted March 5 to adopt the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a multi‑jurisdiction strategy developed to identify, assess and mitigate natural and human‑caused hazards across Currituck and Dare counties.
Deputy Planning Director Joe Costello told the board the plan ranks hazards by a priority‑risk index (low, medium, high), includes mitigation strategies, and documents a public outreach process that involved local jurisdictions, businesses and property owners. Costello noted the plan is required for jurisdictions seeking federal mitigation grant funds, including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA).
Commissioner Lambert moved to adopt the plan; the board approved the motion by voice vote. Costello said the planning process began in April 2024 and included several public meetings and substantial outreach to stakeholders.
Adoption keeps the town eligible to apply for and receive federal mitigation funds tied to the regional plan and signals a coordinated approach to hazard prioritization and future grant applications.
