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Board adopts Chester County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan to preserve FEMA grant eligibility
Summary
West Town adopted the Chester County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2026-11), a multi-jurisdiction plan listing 23 mitigation initiatives focused on stormwater, flood mitigation and infrastructure resiliency; adoption is required by 09/30/2026 to maintain eligibility for certain FEMA assistance and mitigation grants.
The West Town Township Board voted to adopt the Chester County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan via Resolution 2026-11.
Township staff explained the adoption deadline: "Adoption of the plan is required by 09/30/2026 and ensures West Palatow Taisha remains eligible for certain federal emergency management agency assistance and mitigation grant funding." The plan identifies 23 initiatives for the township, emphasizing stormwater and flood mitigation, emergency preparedness, infrastructure resiliency and coordination.
A board member moved to adopt the resolution and the board approved it by voice vote. Staff noted a copy of the plan is available online and described the adoption as a prerequisite for access to certain federal mitigation grant programs.
