To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Adoption and Approval of the Humboldt County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the Resolution stating that Humboldt County adopted a Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2025 in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and that the Hazard Mitigation Plan was incorporated by reference into the Humboldt County General Plan Safety Element (Attachment 1);
2. Direct the Clerk of the board to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Sheriff' Office of Emergency Services to be included in the final Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approval of the plan;
3. Authorize staff to make non-policy related changes to the plan if requested per FEMA plan approval review;
4. Authorize staff to apply for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG) to secure funds to implement projects identified in the
Humboldt Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
5. Receive presentation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) notified Humboldt County that the county must adopt a resolution proving that the county is in full compliance with the requirements of Assembly Bill 2140. AB 2140 is a 2006 state law relating to Local Hazard Mitigation Plans and General Plan Safety Elements. AB 2140 states that in order for the county to receive funds from the California Disaster Assistance Act for eligible projects in excess of 75 percent of total state eligible costs the county must have a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) approved by Cal OES and the LHMP must be incorpo...
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