Franklin County Emergency Management is approaching the final stages of completing its updated hazard mitigation plan, a comprehensive document that serves as a roadmap for community disaster preparedness and response efforts.
The county is currently in the public comment phase of the plan, which undergoes mandatory review every five years. Before reaching this stage, officials conducted extensive outreach, meeting with local fire agencies, law enforcement, public works departments, housing officials, and holding public input sessions to identify the most significant hazards facing the region.
The plan works in conjunction with the county’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan to create a comprehensive county-wide strategy for safety and preparedness. Jordan Hanes, deputy director of Franklin County Emergency Management, explained that the plan addresses a wide range of natural hazards that residents and first responders encounter throughout the community.
