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Canajoharie adopts Montgomery County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024
Summary
The Town Board unanimously adopted the Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024, formally committing the town to mitigation goals and noting the plan may be updated per FEMA or state review without re-adoption unless substantial changes occur.
The Town Board of Canajoharie voted on May 8 to adopt the Montgomery County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024 as the town's official hazard mitigation plan.
Supervisor Michael Muhlebeck moved adoption and Councilman Raymond Kiefl seconded; the minutes record unanimous 'ayes' from the board. The plan identifies specific mitigation goals and actions intended to reduce long-term risk to people and property from future natural hazards and disasters in Canajoharie and surrounding communities.
The resolution notes the plan may be updated or amended as required by FEMA or state review processes and states edits that are not substantial need not be re-adopted by the Town Board. The adoption signals the town's formal participation in countywide mitigation planning efforts and may be necessary to maintain eligibility for certain hazard mitigation grants and federal assistance programs.
