Emergency management director updates county on hazard plan, exercises and grants including ~$80,000 EMPG award

The county's emergency management director presented an updated draft multi‑jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan required for FEMA compliance and potential funding eligibility, noting recent edits and added maps. The director asked the commission to adopt a resolution so the county remains eligible for hazard-mitigation grants; commissioners asked staff to prepare verbiage and aim for a Sept. 3 adoption or a special meeting if necessary.

The director also provided grant updates: an EMPG award of about $80,000 that will cover roughly half of office salaries and RSOC/RSAT grant funding for 2024–2026 that supports Citizen Corps programming and training. Commissioners praised volunteer efforts, noted the department's top rank in emergency management, and suggested additional review time for the 400‑plus page draft before formal adoption.