Nemaha NRD – Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
about the project
The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) 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 enables your community to be stronger and more resilient by:
- Reducing your community’s risk and impacts from disasters,
- Gaining eligibility for pre- and post-disaster mitigation grants, and
- Building partnerships with stakeholders within your community and region.
HMPs are required to be updated and approved every five years. The Nemaha NRD last updated its HMP in 2020. Throughout the planning process, members of communities, schools, fire districts, and other jurisdictions within the planning area are invited to participate by attending public meetings and providing information for the plan.
For more information about the Nemaha NRD, please visit their website.
project meetings
The planning process included public meetings to provide an opportunity for participants and interested stakeholders to learn about the plan and provide input.
Round 1 Meetings took place in September and October 2024 in Humboldt, Nebraska City, and Tecumseh.
Round 2 Meetings took place in April and May 2025. These were also held in Humboldt, Nebraska City, and Tecumseh.
Plan review and plan submission
The draft 2025 Nemaha NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan was available for Public Review from September 24, 2025 to October 13, 2025. It was then submitted to NEMA and FEMA for final approval. Once the plan has been approved, all participants will be notified.
