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Select Board re‑adopts amended hazard mitigation plan to preserve grant eligibility
Summary
Planning staff said FEMA requested minor amendments to Westport's hazard mitigation plan; the board re‑adopted the updated plan to preserve eligibility for grants including BRIC and Flood Mitigation Assistance.
Westport planning staff summarized FEMA's requested amendments to the town's hazard mitigation plan and asked the Select Board to re‑endorse the amended document so it can be submitted for FEMA approval.
"They're all pretty minor. There weren't any changes to the plan recommendations," planning staff said, noting added detail on invasive species, groundwater risk, extreme heat, and minor edits to storm and wind risk sections. Staff emphasized that re‑adoption restores or preserves eligibility for federal grant programs such as BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) and Flood Mitigation Assistance, which the town may use for projects like a new generator for the Bridal Road fire station.
The board moved and voted unanimously to adopt the amended plan and forward it to FEMA for final approval.
Speakers: Michael (planning staff), Chair.
Authorities: FEMA guidance referenced (not cited to a statute in the transcript).
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