about the project

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.

planning update

The plan has been submitted to FEMA for review and approval. Once approved the updated 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan will be added to the website.

Approved 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan

A copy of the approved 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan sections may be downloaded below:

Upper Big Blue Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Upfront

Hamilton County Participant Sections

Seward County Participant Sections

York County Participant Sections

Special Districts Participant Sections

general resources

• Upper Big Blue NRD Website
• Residential Tornado Safe Room Program
• Drought Monitor 
• National Weather Service 
• National Centers for Environmental Information
• Hamilton County Emergency Management
• Seward County Emergency Management
• York County Emergency Management
• Nebraska Emergency Management
• FEMA VII: Mitigation