The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan will guide local activity to reduce risk and prevent loss from natural hazards such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, hail and severe weather. The intent of the plan is to:

• Identify natural hazards impacting the community;
• Describe risk and vulnerability to the community;
• Describe mitigation actions and goals associated with the prioritized vulnerabilities;
• Describe how the community will maintain its plan in the future

YOU ARE INVITED to learn more, participate, and comment at this public meeting concerning the development of a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Members of the Planning Committee and our consultant will be present to answer questions, receive public input and information, and address public commentary.

When complete, the new plan will meet the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Under this Act and related legislation, states, communities, and tribal governments must complete FEMA-approved plans to be eligible for certain federal assistance programs. These assistance programs provide communities with pre- and post-disaster funds to implement mitigation projects.

The draft plan can be viewed after the meeting at the Barton County Emergency Management Office (1400 Main – Room 108, Great Bend, KS 67530) or at the County Clerk’s Office (1400 Main – Room 202, Great Bend, KS 67530).