Public comment sought on draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
The State of Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and evaluation, as required every five years by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The plan focuses on natural and human-caused hazards, and how to mitigate the adverse effects of disasters.
The revision provides an opportunity to examine changes to mitigation actions, ensure that the plan is in full compliance with applicable federal regulations and state laws, and keep goals and objectives current.
The purposes of the plan are to protect life, safety and property by reducing the potential for future damages and economic losses. This also meets the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and qualifies the state for additional grant funding for pre- and post-disaster needs.
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is responsible for maintaining the Delaware All-Hazard Mitigation plan. DEMA has conducted a review, and a draft of the revised plan has been developed. Public comment on the draft revisions is being sought. Copies of the Draft All-Hazard Mitigation Plan are available for public review in the Bridgeville, Milton, Millsboro, Rehoboth and South Coastal libraries.
Visitors may review the plan at those locations and comment. Comment forms will be available with the plan; interested parties may take a form home, provide comments and mail their response to DEMA.
Comments may also be left online; go to www.dema.delaware.gov, scroll down the page to Contact Information, then click on the green Contact DEMA box. Comment forms may also be obtained by calling DEMA at 302-659-2200.
