SUBJECT:
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PUBLIC HEARING to Consider a Resolution Adopting the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Five (5) Year Plan 2020 Update
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Mary Elizabeth Burgess, Director
Growth Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Local governments are required to maintain a Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Plan which identifies potential natural and manmade hazards faced by each community, along with methods to minimize and mitigate impacts and speed recovery from disasters. Adoption of the LMS makes the County eligible for grants used for disaster analysis, preparedness, and recovery. A full update to the plan is required every five (5) years. The LMS Working Group and staff have completed the required update and have submitted it to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and adoption by the other local jurisdictions in the County is underway. Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Resolution adopting the LMS Plan 2020 update and authorize staff to make the final LMS submission to FDEM and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None; will maintain Marion County’s eligibility to obtain infrastructure and equipment funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Resolution adopting the Local Mitigation Strategy 2020 update and authorize staff to make the final submission to FDEM and FEMA.
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