Valley City\u00a0 (CSi) On Monday March 1, 2021 starting at 10-a.m., until 12 noon, at the VCSU Skoal Room, a meeting will be held to begin an update to the Barnes County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.<\/p>\n
The plan update will review mitigation strategies for Barnes County and the incorporated cities. \u00a0Townships and unincorporated cities are included under the county jurisdiction.\u00a0 Representatives from each jurisdiction in the county are invited to attend.\u00a0 The meeting is open to the public.<\/p>\n
Agenda items will include an overview and intent of mitigation planning, how the current plan is used, a review of stakeholders, scheduling of meetings, identification of hazards impacting the county\u2019s people and property, and overview of the mitigation survey for the planning process.<\/p>\n
A mitigation plan helps local jurisdictions prioritize what they need to do to keep people safe and limit losses.\u00a0 The plan works as a tool to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and develop mitigation actions to limit loss of life and property.\u00a0 It is also required for the jurisdictions to access grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other sources.<\/p>\n
Nexus Planning & Consulting, Inc., Bismarck, ND, was hired to facilitate the planning process and write the plan.<\/p>\n