2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
2020 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Huntingdon County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan previously adopted in March 2015 was updated and adopted in 2021. The planning process for this Update was coordinated by Huntingdon County and consultant Michael Baker International. As of February 5, 2021, the Huntingdon County Hazard Mitigation Plan was reviewed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and approvable pending adoption. The Huntingdon County Commissioners adopted the PLan by resolution on February 16, 2021. By October 29, 2021, all 48 municipalities had also adopted the Plan by resolution and all FEMA approvals were secured.
Prior to FEMA's formal approval, each municipality must adopt the Plan by resolution. Adoption of these municipal resolutions ensures each municipality is eligible to apply for and receive certain federal grant funds administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for FEMA.
The Huntingdon County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan previously adopted in March 2015 was updated and adopted in 2021. The planning process for this Update was coordinated by Huntingdon County and consultant Michael Baker International. As of February 5, 2021, the Huntingdon County Hazard Mitigation Plan was reviewed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and approvable pending adoption. The Huntingdon County Commissioners adopted the PLan by resolution on February 16, 2021. By October 29, 2021, all 48 municipalities had also adopted the Plan by resolution and all FEMA approvals were secured. Adoption of municipal resolutions ensures each municipality is eligible to apply for and receive certain federal grant funds administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for FEMA.
2020 MJ Hazard Mitigation Plan
NOTE: The 900 plus page Appendix C will be broken into multiple documents to upload.
- 01_Huntingdon County 2020 MJHMP_APA 02 05 2021_unsigned adoption resolutions
- 02_Appendix A Bibliography
- 03_Appendix B Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool_01 28 2021
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 1
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 2_draft plan review meeting
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 3 participation forms hazards_risks
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 4 participation forms continued
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 5 participation forms continued
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 6a participation forms continued
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 6b participation forms continued
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 6c participation forms continued
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 6d participation forms continued
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 6 participation forms continued
- 04_Appendix C Meeting and Other Participation_part 7 participation forms continued
- 05_Appendix D Local Municipality Flood Vulnerability Maps_reduced file size
- 06_Appendix E Critical Facilities
- 07_Appendix F Hazus Reports
2020 Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
Public Review Period
The public review period ended August 13, 2020. The next step is submission of the Plan to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for review. Submission to PEMA is planned by the end of September. Following Plan revisions resulting from PEMA's comments, the Plan will be sent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review. Any revisions from FEMA's comments will be addressed. It is anticipated that the Plan will be ready for municipal and county adoption by the end of the year.
Draft MJHMP Available for Review
July 15, 2020 Public Meeting Notice - For Immediate Release
(Click the link above for detailed information about the July 15th Public Meeting.)
Meetings
May 13, 2020 Telemeetings
- A Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) is a community-driven, living document that communities use to reduce their vulnerability to natural and human-made hazards.
- Counties and municipalities must adopt a FEMA-approved plan in order to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) funds.
- In order to meet the minimum threshold, set by PEMA and FEMA, all 48 municipalities within Huntingdon County must attend at least one meeting, complete at least one worksheet, and identify at least one mitigation action during the 2020 Huntingdon County MJHMP update process.
- Therefore, it is critical that we receive your valuable participation in the next MJHMP Meeting to be held via teleconference on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020. To best suit your availability, please choose one of the following times slots:
- 9-10 AM
- 2-3 PM
- 7-8 PM