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CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 2011 6:30 P.M. AGENDA CATEGORY: New Business SUBJECT: Emergency Management - Cabarrus County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. BRIEF SUMMARY: 4W The Cabarrus County Hazard Mitigation Plan was produced through the joint efforts of the Cabarrus County Emergency Management Department, Commerce Department, with the assistance of the town governments of Mount Pleasant, Harrisburg, and Midland. This plan is an update of the current Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan is required to make the county eligible for federal and state public assistance funds in the event of an emergency situation. The Hazard Mitigation Plan includes the efforts of the municipalities of Mount Pleasant, Harrisburg, and Midland as well. These areas are subject to the same hazards as the remainder of the county. While the county provides emergency management to these municipalities, their contributions to the planning and mitigation efforts are an essential part of the county plan. These efforts will be integrated with the county plan to ensure a comprehensive approach to hazard mitigation. The basic plan outlines activities that can be implemented to reduce or eliminate exposure to natural hazards. This plan identifies and analyzes all natural hazards that could impact Cabarrus County. The annexes to the plan cover hazard identification and analysis; an assessment of the County's vulnerability to natural hazards; an assessment of the County's capability to address natural hazards; and an evaluation of current County policies and ordinances that influence hazard mitigation planning. A public hearing is required and due to notice requirements, it should be held in January. The next step will be to adopt the 2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan by resolution. REQUESTED ACTION: Page 162 G -1