Meeting Date: October 6, 2025
Title
South Mountains Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
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Summary:
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Hazard Mitigation Plans are required by FEMA for communities to be eligible for certain federal hazard mitigation funds such as FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program The South Mountains Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been in place for over 15 years, and Rutherford County recently worked with Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties and municipalities within the counties to complete the 5-year update of the plan as required by FEMA. The update started in February of 2024 and although Hurricane Helene made completing the update challenging, the process was completed, and the plan was approved by FEMA on 5/21/25. A copy of the plan is attached. A resolution adopting the plan is on the following pages.
Budget:
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Contact Information:
Frankie Hamrick
frankie.hamrick@rutherfordcountync.gov <mailto:frankie.hamrick@rutherfordcountync.gov>
828-287-6090
Recommended Motion:
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Approve the resolution.