The City of Kenmore, in cooperation with the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency and thirteen partner agencies, is in the process of updating the Regional Mitigation Plan. The plan is part of the overall emergency management strategy and provides the framework for natural hazards mitigation projects. The current Plan was adopted in 2004. The City invited the public to provide feedback on the updated mitigation plan at an open house in September 2010.
Hazard mitigation planning is designed to:
- Save lives and property
- Reduce vulnerability to future hazards
- Facilitate post-disaster funding
- Speed recovery
- Demonstrate commitment to improving community health and safety
- Demonstrate accountability and regional coordination
Each jurisdiction is responsible for mitigation projects within their scope and boundaries, such as capital improvements, mapping or training. This includes identifying, prioritizing, funding, completing and evaluating mitigation projects. Jurisdictions often seek grant funds to help pay for mitigation projects, and a Mitigation Plan is required for jurisdictions to receive federal grant funds.
View the plan below or copies are available at City Hall. Comments should be received by Friday, September 18. The City Council will be requested to take action on September 28 to authorize submitting the plan to the State of Washington and FEMA for review. Once that review is complete, the City Council will have the opportunity to review any recommended amendments and adopt the plan.
Preceding
Overview
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Identification
Multi-Jurisdictional Breakouts
Kenmore Plan