Broome County Seeks Input On The Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Broome County Department of Planning & Economic Development is seeking feedback for the 2024 Broome County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

According to the DPEC release, the plan assesses community risk to natural hazards, outlining a comprehensive approach to reducing the impact of natural disasters including floods, droughts, extreme temperatures, and storms.

Keeping this plan current is crucial to ensure Broome County and its municipalities remain eligible for federal funding for hazard mitigation projects. Mitigation strategies to protect lives, property, and the economy from future hazard events are included in the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

This updated plan includes the latest guidance from Federal Emergency Management Agency and New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, integrating new date and information, as well as contributions from the public and community stakeholders.

The public is invited to a meeting on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 at 5 p.m. when the draft plan is presented. The meeting will be held at the will be held in the Decker Room of the Broome County Public Library Decker Room, 185 Court Street, Binghamton,

In addition to attending in person, the public can also attend the meeting virtually via Zoom. To view the draft and for more information about the 2024 Broome County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update, click HERE.

A copy of the plan can be viewed in person at the Broome County Planning Department, Edwin L. Crawford County Office Building, Binghamton. Public feedback will be accepted through July 5, 2024.