MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County is updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy. This plan update is required for the county and incorporated communities to maintain eligibility for pre- and post-disaster mitigation funding from FEMA. This effort will also help all communities identify hazard risks, understand vulnerability, and develop and prioritize proactively mitigating risk.
To kick off the planning process, a virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 5 p.m. to provide information on the plan update process, review the identified hazards, and gather feedback from the public.
For more information about the plan update and to register to receive the meeting link, visit www.MonroeCountyFL-LMS.com.
What is mitigation? Mitigation means reducing the risk of loss from any undesirable event, like a hurricane, flooding, or other disasters. In short, mitigation means to minimize loss or harm.