Queen Anne’s County Seeks Public Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan
Over the years, Queen Anne’s County has faced various hazards, prompting proactive measures aimed at reducing risks and future losses. The Department of Emergency Services in Queen Anne’s County is inviting public input on the Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan identifies potential hazards and outlines projects designed to mitigate or prevent damage before disasters strike.
Input from residents, community members, workers, and business owners is crucial to the success of the County’s hazard mitigation initiatives. There are several ways to participate:
- Public Survey: Share your feedback on local hazards and disaster risk concerns by completing a brief survey. The survey consists of fewer than twenty questions and takes approximately ten minutes to complete. Access the survey at Survey Link. (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZV2V7TX)
- Follow Us: Stay informed about hazard mitigation progress and other emergency preparedness, response, and recovery information by following us on social media @QACDES
- Spread the Word: Help raise awareness about the Hazard Mitigation Plan among your family, friends, and neighbors, and encourage them to participate.
Hazard mitigation, according to FEMA, is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. It is most effective when implemented under a comprehensive, long-term mitigation plan. Governments engage in hazard mitigation planning to identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develop long-term strategies for protecting people and property from future hazard events. Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage. Mitigation efforts not only save lives but also significantly reduce disaster costs. For every $1 spent on disaster mitigation, more than $6 are saved that would otherwise be allocated to response and recovery efforts.
For inquiries regarding the plan, please contact Debra Hopkins at dhopkins@qac.org.
Learn more about the Queen Anne’s County Hazard Mitigation Plan by visiting https://www.qac.org/1328/Hazard-Mitigation.