Region 23 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
about the project
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:
- 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 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
project meetings
The planning process includes public meetings to provide an opportunity for participants and interested stakeholders to learn about the plan and provide input.
The Round 1 Public Meeting took place on August 26th in Chadron.
The Round 2 Public Meeting took place on January 6th in Chadron.
public review – 2025 hazard migitation plan
The draft 2025 Region 23 Hazard Mitigation Plan is now available for Public Review.
The draft will be available for review Monday, May 5 to Monday, May 19, 2025. At the end of this period, the complete multi-jurisdictional plan will be submitted to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for final approval. Public Review Period is the last opportunity to review draft profiles. Please submit any requested changes or correction to Anthony Kohel at akohel@jeo.com.
The draft can be found on the project’s Google Drive page: https://bit.ly/Region23_GoogleDrive
