The Town of Brattleboro is in the process of updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The purpose of the HMP is to identify hazards facing the Town and to develop strategies to reduce the risks from those hazards. Hazards such as flooding, wildfires, landslides, blizzards, straight-line winds, ice storms, and droughts have the potential for inflicting economic loss and personal hardship.
As mandated by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, all municipalities must have a local Hazard Mitigation Plan in order to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Administration funding should a natural disaster occur. The Brattleboro Hazard Mitigation Committee will provide feedback required for the Plan update, including the ranking of hazards and identification of strategic, cost-effective mitigation activities that may reduce future losses.
Public input is an important step in the process. The Town seeks to gather feedback from residents and businesses to incorporate into the Plan. The public is strongly encouraged to submit information on hazards at https://tinyurl.com/Brattleboro-Hazard-Survey.
If you would like more information, please contact Brian Bannon at bbannon@brattleboro.org or 802-251-8111.
