NHMP Update

Natural Hazards

2022 Update

 

Morrow County is in the process of updating their existing Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP). This work is being performed in cooperation with the State of Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development. With re-adoption of the plan, Morrow County will maintain its eligibility to apply for federal funding towards natural hazard mitigation projects. This local planning process includes a wide range of representatives from city and county government, emergency management, and other affected agencies.

A natural hazard mitigation plan provides communities with a set of goals, action items, and resources designed to reduce risk from future natural disaster events. Engaging in mitigation activities provides jurisdictions with a number of benefits, including reduced loss of life, property, essential services, critical facilities, and economic hardship; reduced short-term and long-term recovery and reconstruction costs; increased cooperation and communication within the community through the planning process; and increased potential for state and federal funding for recovery and reconstruction projects.  

If you have any questions regarding the Morrow County NHMP  or the update process in general, please contact: Steve Freeland, Emergency Manager at (541) 676-5605 or sfreeland@co.morrow.or.us ; or Katherine Daniel, DLCD Natural Hazards Planner at (971) 375-3767 or katherine.daniel@dlcd.oregon.gov

Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and Emergency Management