SECTION 8: PLAN MAINTENANCE
Natural hazard occurrences that were not of a magnitude to warrant activation of the EOC or a federal disaster declaration but were severe enough to cause damage in the community or closure of businesses, schools, or public services.
The dates of hazard events descriptions. Documented damages due to the event.
Closures of places of employment or schools and the number of days closed. Road or bridge closures due to the hazard and the length of time closed. Assessment of the number of private and public buildings damaged and whether the damage was minor, substantial, major, or if buildings were destroyed. The assessment will include residences, mobile homes, commercial structures, industrial structures, and public buildings, such as schools and public safety buildings. Review of any changes in federal, state, and local policies to determine the impact of these policies on the community and how and if the policy changes can or should be incorporated into the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Review of the status of implementation of projects (mitigation strategies) including projects completed will be noted. Projects behind schedule will include a reason for delay of implementation. 8.3 CONTINUED PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Continued public involvement is imperative to the overall success of the plan’s implementation. The quarterly review process will provide an opportunity to solicit participation from new and existing stakeholders and to publicize success stories from the plan implementation and seek additional public comment. Efforts to involve the public in the maintenance, evaluation and revision process may include: Advertising HMPC meetings in the local newspaper, public bulletin boards and/or City and County office buildings; Designating willing citizens and private sector representatives as official members of the HMPC; Utilizing local media to update the public of any maintenance and/or review activities; Utilizing City and County websites to advertise any maintenance and/or review activities; Maintaining copies of the plan in public libraries or other appropriate venues; Posting annual progress reports on the Plan to City, County and Town websites; Heavy publicity of the plan and potential ways for the public to be involved after significant hazard events, tailored to the event that has just happened; Keeping websites, social media outlets, etc. updated; Drafting articles for the local community newspapers/newsletters; Utilizing social media accounts (e.g. Twitter, Facebook). Public Involvement for Five-year Update When the HMPC reconvenes for the five-year update, they will coordinate with all stakeholders participating in the planning process—including those that joined the committee since the planning process began—to update and revise the plan. In reconvening, the HMPC will be responsible for coordinating the activities necessary to involve the greater public, including disseminating information through a variety of media channels detailing the plan update process. As part of this effort, public meetings will be held and public comments will be solicited on the plan update draft.
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