Peekskill joins county hazard-mitigation update; staff to coordinate interdepartmental input

Jan 6, 2025

The police chief and city manager asked council to reaffirm participation in Westchester County's hazard mitigation plan update (expires Dec. 2026) and to convene DPW, water, planning, fire and sustainability staff to align projects for future grants.

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Police Chief (speaker 14) updated the council on the Westchester County hazard mitigation plan update and urged continued municipal participation so future FEMA and other grants can be routed through the county to municipalities. The chief said the current plan expires in December 2026 and that county-level coordination is now required for grant eligibility.

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