The Region 23 Emergency Management Agency is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) with the assistance of JEO Consulting Group. An HMP is a community-guided document that identifies vulnerabilities to natural and man-made hazards, then determines mitigation projects to reduce or eliminate those vulnerabilities. 

Having an approved HMP is a requirement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for jurisdictions to become eligible for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. An HMP will enable your community to be stronger and more resilient by:

1. Reducing your community's risk and impacts from disasters,
2. Gaining eligibility for pre- and post-disaster mitigation grants, and
3. Building partnerships with stakeholders within your community and region.

HMPs are required to be updated and approved every five years. The Region 23 EMA last updated their HMP in 2020. Throughout the planning process, members of the community are invited to participate by attending public meetings and providing information for the plan. Jurisdictions eligible to participate include:

• Cities and Villages
• School Districts
• Fire Districts
• Local Health Departments
• Public Colleges
• Other taxing authorities

The 2020 Region 23 Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for download below. Community sections may be viewed under their appropriate County Appendix. 

Region 23 HMP Upfront

Special Districts Appendix - this appendix includes the community profiles for Region 23 EMA, Upper Niobrara White NRD, and local school districts. 

Box Butte County Appendix - this appendix includes the community profiles for Box Butte County, City of Alliance, and Village of Hemingford

Dawes County Appendix - this appendix includes the community profiles for Dawes County, City of Chadron (Chadron State College), and City of Hemingford

Sheridan County Appendix - this appendix includes the community profiles for Sheridan County, City of Gordon, City of Hay Springs, and City of Rushville

Sioux County Appendix - this appendix includes the community profiles for Sioux County and the Village of Harrison