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July 21, 2025 Skagit County Solicits Feedback for Draft 2025 Hazard Mitigation PlanThe Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has opened a survey to take input from the community for the upcoming update to the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Skagit County is looking for feedback on the community’s concerns regarding different hazards and natural disasters in the area, and priorities for how the County plans for those disasters. The survey is anonymous and will be open through August 15th at 4:30 p.m. The Skagit County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities in our jurisdiction and states the County’s long-term strategies for protecting people and property from those disasters. All citizens and businesses of Skagit County are the ultimate beneficiaries of a hazard mitigation plan as it reduces risk for those who live, work, and visit the county. The plan provides a viable planning framework for all foreseeable natural hazards that may impact the county. The resources and background information in the plan are applicable countywide, and the plan’s goals and recommendations can lay groundwork for the development and implementation of local mitigation activities and partnerships. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires local jurisdictions to have an adopted hazard mitigation plan, and to update the plan every five years, for the jurisdiction to be eligible for certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funds for mitigation projects. The most recent hazard mitigation plan was adopted via Resolution #R20200082 by the Board of County Commissioners on May 18, 2020. The current Hazard Mitigation Plan contributed to the County’s ability to be eligible for a $1 million community development block grant, which is being used for improvements to the Concrete Community Center, and various hazard mitigation grants to be used for plan updates and property mitigation efforts including FEMA property buyouts and home elevation projects. To sign up for email notifications regarding the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update process, please visit our project webpage below. For any questions or comments, please reach out to Skagit County DEM at dem@co.skagit.wa.us or 360-416-1850. www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyManagement/2025-hazard-mitigation-plan
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