Hanover Board adopts updated Emergency Operations Plan, extends review cycle

May 13, 2026

After a presentation by emergency manager Jason Williams, the Board unanimously adopted the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan, authorized filing with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, and noted a statutory change (House Bill 347) moving the required review cycle from four to five years.

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Emergency manager Jason Williams told the Board the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) contains minor but important updates to clarify roles, improve usability and reflect current partners, and the county is now prepared to adopt and file the plan with the state.

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