Lower Platte South NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan – Approved
about the project
The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD) has completed the process of updating their multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) with the assistance of JEO Consulting Group. A HMP is a community-guided document which identifies vulnerability to natural and man-made hazards and mitigation projects to reduce or eliminate such risks. Having an approved HMP is a requirement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for jurisdictions to become eligible for several grant funding options, as well as enables communities to be stronger and more resilient by:
- Reducing community’s risk and impacts from disasters;
- Gaining eligibility for pre- and post-disaster mitigation grants; and
- Builds partnerships and relationships with stakeholders within the community and region.
Hazard Mitigation Plans are required to be updated and approved every five years. Throughout this planning process key representatives including community leaders, school districts, fire departments, airports, hospitals, residents, and business owners were invited to participate by attending public meetings and providing information for the plan.
This plan update was funded by a FEMA planning grant which includes 75% federal funding and 25% local match. The LPSNRD provided the 25% local match.
Plan approval
The 2025 Lower Platte South NRD Multi-Jurisdictional Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Links to the approved HMP are available below:
Lower Platte South NRD Upfront
Cass County Appendix – includes profiles for Cass County, Village of Alvo, Village of Avoca, Village of Cedar Creek, Village of Eagle, Village of Elmwood, City of Louisville, Village of Manley, Village of Murdock, Village of Murray, Village of Nehawka, City of Plattsmouth, Village of South Bend, and Village of Union.
Lancaster County Appendix – includes profiles for Lancaster County, City of Bennet, Village of Davey, Village of Denton, Village of Firth, Village of Hallam, City of Hickman, City of Lincoln, Village of Malcolm, Village of Panama, Village of Raymond, Village of Roca, Village of Sprague, and City of Waverly.
Special Districts Appendix – includes profiles for Lower Platte South NRD, Village of Brainard, City of Ashland, Village of Ceresco, Village of Valparaiso, Cass County RWD #1, Conestoga Public Schools, Lincoln Public Schools, Norris Public Schools, Raymond Public Schools, and Weeping Water Public Schools.
Plan adoption by the community
Now is the time for all participating jurisdictions to adopt the approved 2025 HMP via resolution. A draft adoption resolution is available below for download. Resolutions must be submitted to NEMA within one-year of the plan approval date. Signed adoption resolution may be submitted to JEO to be filed. Please send files to Brooke Seachord (bseachord@jeo.com).
Draft Adoption Resolution Template
