Grand Island workshop debates setbacks, safety and site-specific review in proposed battery storage law Town workshop on a draft battery storage law focused on how far facilities should be set back from roads, residences and schools, with advocates urging site-specific hazard analyses while developers warned that very large setbacks could make projects infeasible.

Tensions ran high at a Grand Island workshop as planning advocates and developers clashed over battery storage setbacks, with safety concerns hanging in the balance.

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#GrandIslandErieCounty #NY #GrandIslandBatteryStorage #CitizenPortal #HazardMitigation #PublicSafety

Council authorizes negotiations to buy 97 county lots inside city limits, votes 5–2 Council authorized staff to negotiate to purchase 97 county-owned lots inside the city (originally 99) at $500 per lot (total $48,500), citing hazard mitigation and control over slopes near water tanks; motion passed 5–2.

Glenwood Springs is eyeing 97 county-owned lots for just $500 each, aiming to tackle geohazards while enhancing control over local infrastructure!

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#GlenwoodSpringsGarfieldCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #HazardMitigation #UrbanPlanning #GlenwoodSpringsPublicWorks

Blair County officials urge quick completion of overdue hazard mitigation plan as grants hang in the balance Emergency Management and county commissioners said the county hazard mitigation plan expired in February 2025 and delays have put municipal grant funding at risk; staff said a consultant is finishing a final review and will submit the plan for state and federal sign-off before municipalities adopt.

Blair County's hazard mitigation plan is overdue, and delays could jeopardize vital grant funding for local projects—time is running out!

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#BlairCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #HazardMitigation #GrantFunding #EmergencyManagement

FEMA Community Resilience Challenges Index map detail

Rural Resilience, Federal Flux: Practical Planning for Local Hazard Mitigation
(going a bit #BoyScout #BePrepared on my Medium.com Small Towns, Real Ideas newsletter "short" post this week).

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Colorado residents frustrated over planned outages, seek more information about burying power lines As Colorado's Public Utilities Commission held a community meeting on Wednesday to listen to people affected by power outages, the topic of burying lines remains a point among some who have been frust...

As Colorado's Public Utilities Commission held a community meeting on Wednesday to listen to people affected by power outages, the topic of burying lines remains a point among some who have been frustrated.

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Larimer County says it has conserved 64,232 acres and is on track to meet long‑term open‑space target Natural resources staff told commissioners Larimer County has added 14,232 acres since 2018 (total 64,232 acres), meeting about 60% of a 24,000‑acre 2018–2043 target; staff also outlined a 2026 Transfer of Development Rights effort, a FEMA hazard‑mitigation update and the Forest Tracker mapping tool.

Larimer County has made significant strides in land conservation, adding over 14,000 acres and reaching 60% of its ambitious 24,000-acre goal in just 8 years!

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#LarimerCounty #CO #HazardMitigation #CitizenPortal

Emergency manager reports tanker rollover, files fire‑reimbursement claims totaling $117,530.74 County emergency staff reported a Jan. 5 tanker rollover that spilled a little over 200 barrels of oil, said Colorado State Patrol is leading cleanup and that the county submitted two reimbursement invoices — Elk Fire $52,486.32 and Lee Fire $67,044.42 — totaling $117,530.74; county is also progressing on Hazard Mitigation Plan and emergency‑manager hiring.

A tanker rollover on I-70 spilled over 200 barrels of oil, prompting a crucial update on fire reimbursement claims totaling over $117,000 and the ongoing search for a new emergency manager.

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#RioBlancoCounty #CO #EmergencyResponse #HazardMitigation #FireReimbursement

Milford Aldermen Approve Annual Hazard Mitigation Progress Report after Rejecting Amendment to Remove TBD Projects After a lengthy debate over projects listed as 'TBD' and potential funding exposure, the Board of Aldermen rejected an amendment to redact unspecified items and then approved the City's Community Rating System annual progress report; roll call recorded 11-4 in favor of the final report.

In a heated debate, the Milford Board of Aldermen approved the annual hazard mitigation report, despite concerns over undefined funding that could expose the city to financial risk.

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#MilfordCityNewHavenCounty #CT #CommunityEngagement #MilfordCity #HazardMitigation

Southborough ZBA conditionally approves Blue Sky Utility battery storage special permit at 150 Corteville Road The Southborough Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–1 Dec. 10 to approve a special permit allowing a battery energy storage system as a second use at 150 Corteville Road, subject to conditions requiring Southborough Fire Department sign-off on energy-storage permits, hazmat mitigation, decommissioning and training plans.

The Southborough Zoning Board has approved a pivotal battery energy storage system, but safety concerns linger as it inches closer to a daycare and retail area.

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#TownofSouthboroughWorcesterCounty #MA #RenewableEnergy #HazardMitigation #SouthboroughBatteryStorage #PublicSafety

Bandera council approves application, selects grant administrator for $300,000 resilience grant Council approved two resolutions to apply for the General Land Office's Resilient Communities grant (max award $300,000, reimbursement-based) and selected a management firm and a professional services provider to administer and implement project planning.

The City of Bandera is gearing up to secure a $300,000 grant aimed at boosting community resilience, but time is ticking with a looming application deadline!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #GrantFunding #BanderaResilience #CommunityDevelopment #HazardMitigation

Council adopts county hazard mitigation plan update, casts appraisal board votes and presses sewer contractor to finish work Bruceville-Eddy council unanimously adopted the McLennan County hazard mitigation plan update to maintain eligibility for FEMA mitigation funding, cast appraisal-district board votes, and pressed a sewer contractor over unfinished work, directing follow-up and scheduling the engineer for the next meeting.

Bruceville-Eddy City Council just took a major step towards disaster preparedness by adopting a crucial countywide hazard mitigation plan, unlocking potential FEMA funding for vital upgrades!

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#McLennanCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #DisasterResilience #HazardMitigation

Regional planner updates county hazard mitigation plan; committee keeps existing hazard ranking The committee heard an update from Daryl Landau of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission on the All‑Hazards Mitigation Plan and voted to retain the plan’s existing hazard ranking after discussion about prioritizing wildfire and severe storms. Landau said FEMA requires the review and that rankings do not directly change FEMA aid.

Adams County's Public Safety Committee just voted to keep their hazard rankings intact, but discussions about prioritizing wildfires and severe storms are heating up!

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#AdamsCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #EmergencyManagement #HazardMitigation #AdamsCountyPublicSafety

Lake Jackson authorizes submission of $300,000 GLO grant application for comprehensive master plan Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to submit a $300,000 Texas General Land Office grant application to refresh the city’s comprehensive master plan, with an emphasis on low-to-moderate-income areas and hazard mitigation; staff said no local match is required.

Lake Jackson is set to revitalize its future with a $300,000 grant application aimed at enhancing infrastructure and supporting low-to-moderate-income communities!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #LakeJacksonInfrastructure #UrbanPlanning #LowIncomeCommunity #HazardMitigation

Council Tables Hazard Mitigation Plan Review for Further Study and Presentation Council members approve motions to table multiple items for additional review and information.

Lititz Borough Council prioritizes thorough review over haste, tabling the crucial hazard mitigation plan while celebrating a $35,589 budget surplus!

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#PA #CitizenPortal #PennsylvaniaBoroughs #FiscalResponsibility #HazardMitigation

Kodiak Island Assembly Reviews River Focus Hydrology Study Findings River Focus presents hydrology study results for Russian River and Sergeant Creek to Assembly.

The Kodiak Island Assembly just unveiled crucial findings from a $99 million hydrology study that could reshape community safety against natural hazards!

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#KodiakIslandBorough #AK #CitizenPortal #HazardMitigation #CommunityResilience #EnvironmentalManagement

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Reviews Russian River and Sergeant Creek Hydrology Study River Focus presents findings of hydrology and hydraulic study for local waterways to Assembly.

The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly just unveiled critical findings from a hydrology study that could transform local water safety and hazard mitigation efforts!

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#KodiakIslandBorough #AK #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HazardMitigation

TEST BANK FOR HAZARD MITIGATION AND PREPAREDNESS: AN INTRODUCTORY TEXT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING PROFESSIONALS THIRD EDITION DYLAN SANDLER AND ANNA K. SCHWAB
#testbank #testbankforhazardmitigation #hazardmitigation #hazardpreparedness #hazard

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Ashland County Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan and Land Use Mapping Strategy Ashland County plans to enhance land use mapping with new GIS data and public review.

Ashland County is set to redefine its future with an updated hazard mitigation plan and cutting-edge land use mapping, led by expert GIS specialists!

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#AshlandCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #LandUsePlanning #HazardMitigation

The CHARM team was delighted to attend the 32nd annual Choctaw-Apache Annual Pow Wow as guests of Chief Rivers and his wife, Amelia, the tribal secretary and the Emergency Preparedness Committee Chairman.

#PIE #CHARM #Zwolle #hazardmitigation
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SDMI Updates Hazard Mitigation Plans for 59 Louisiana Parishes to Enhance Community Resilience SDMI outlines plans to improve hazard mitigation across Louisiana's 59 parishes

Livingston Parish is revolutionizing disaster preparedness with a groundbreaking Hazard Mitigation Plan that promises to save lives and millions in recovery costs.

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#LivingstonParish #LA #CitizenPortal #DisasterResilience #LivingstonParishCommunity #HazardMitigation

For Oregon's coastal communities, a local earthquake means minutes to reach safety When it comes to tsunami preparedness, the biggest danger for Oregon's coastal towns may be time itself.If a local earthquake triggers a tsunami— like the long-

How far and how high do you need to go? CEOAS's Dr. Jenna Tilt helps coastal communities prepare for a #tsunami: kval.com/news/local/f...

#CoastalResilience #HazardMitigation #CEOASInTheNews

Hey US-based #HazardMitigation friends - how are we teaching #resilience and #equity in our #planning courses this fall?

For real though, how?

#AcademicSky

Jackson County EMA asking for public input on 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency took to social media to ask the public for help to complete its new hazard mitigation plan.

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New Jersey Wants Updated Height Standards for New Construction in Flood-Prone Areas New Jersey proposes new height standards for flood-prone areas, reducing the required elevation of new construction to 4 ft above FEMA's Base Flood Elevation. This reflects updated climate change projections and may impact affordability and safety in coastal communities....

New Jersey Wants Updated Height Standards for New Construction in Flood-Prone Areas #FEMA #Flooding #HazardMitigation #NewJersey #Construction

Officials in N.H. Hope They Are Prepared for Next Big Flood in Hilly Monadnock Region Amidst increasing severe weather events, officials in hilly Monadnock Region, N.H. are prepping for potential floods. Outdated dams and urban development heighten risks. Climate change fuels concerns for recurrent, intensified flooding scenarios, prompting renewed focus on flood resiliency measures....

Officials in N.H. Hope They Are Prepared for Next Big Flood in Hilly Monadnock Region #Flooding #HazardMitigation #NewEngland #NewHampshire

Years ago, I had the opportunity to serve as the technical writer on a project about #HazardMitigation and #LowImpactDevelopment. I was fascinated by the little things people can do.

Is it THE solution? Of course not. But I still like pushing ideas for things like this.

#Heat | #Heatwave

I've used various climate data sources in risk reduction and #HazardMitigation plans for years now. When this data disappears from the obvious sites, it puts the responsibility on us to find it via the lengthier means and accurately cite the path that remains available.

North Carolina Announces $1.9B in Relief Funding for Community Recovery Efforts State legislators outline new $500M relief package for recovery and mitigation programs.

Buncombe County is making strides in recovery efforts with a newly announced $1.9 billion relief package, but are local businesses being left behind?

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#BuncombeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #DisasterRelief #CommunityRecovery #HazardMitigation

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We are #NorthCarolina -based #transportation researchers working to support individuals, households, and communities as we all try to adapt to the impacts of a changing #climate.

#HazardMitigation #Resilience #Mobility #Planning #CarolinaPlanning