Regional planners outline priority hazards in Sharon raft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

May 12, 2026

Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) planner Ari Lattanzi presented Sharon raft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan identifying five priority hazards and outlined next steps including TRORC attendance at a June 10 community lunch and a Selectboard review on July 6 before VEM and FEMA reviews.

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Ari Lattanzi, planner with the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC), reviewed the draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the town of Sharon at the Planning Commission meeting on May 12, 2026. Lattanzi said the plan—uilds on a community survey of 24 respondents that identified five priority hazards: flooding/erosion and dam failures; drought and wildfires; extreme heat; wind/ice/snow events; and invasive species. TRORC will identify at least one mitigation action for each hazard across four categories: local planning/regulations, structure/infrastructure projects, natural systems protection, and education/awareness programs.

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