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The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) is working with JEO Consulting Group to update their 2019 Upper Big Blue NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). An HMP is a community-guided document that identifies vulnerability to hazards and mitigation projects to reduce or eliminate this vulnerability. Having an approved and updated plan enables participants to be stronger and more resilient by:

  1. Reducing risk and impacts from disasters,
  2. Gaining eligibility for pre- and post-disaster mitigation grants, and
  3. Building partnerships within the NRD.

Communities, schools, fire departments, and other jurisdictions within Hamilton, Seward, and York counties are invited to participate in this process by attending meetings and providing information for the plan.

This hazard mitigation plan update was funded by a FEMA planning grant. The cost was shared 75% through federal funding and 25% through a local match. For this plan update, the Upper Big Blue NRD, Hamilton County, Seward County, and York County provided the 25% local match.

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Round 1 Meetings

This planning process includes public meetings to provide an opportunity for participants and interested stakeholders to learn about the plan and provide input. 

Round 1 Meetings took place on January 22nd and 31st. If your jurisdiction was unable to make it to the Round 1 meetings but still wishes to participate, please contact Anthony Kohel at 402-474-8753 or akohel@jeo.com. A recording of the Round 1 meeting can be found here: https://vimeo.com/908821940

You may access and download your jurisdictions worksheets by visiting this Google Drive link: https://bit.ly/UpperBigBlue-GoogleDrive

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Public Survey

As part of the hazard mitigation plan update, the planning team is seeking public input on hazards that impact Hamilton, Seward, and York Counties. The information provided through the survey responses will guide the planning team as they identify mitigation actions that help reduce risk. To take the survey visit: https://forms.office.com/r/XCeG9ZXkc9

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Provide Comments

Provide comments to the regional planning team by using the comment box below.

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