The Hazard Mitigation Plan analyzes vulnerabilities to natural hazards and it identifies mitigation actions that can be taken to minimize property damage and public safety risks.
Hazard mitigation planning reduces loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. We begin by identifying common natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities in our area. After identifying these risks, we develop long-term strategies for protecting people and property from similar events. Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction.
Download the 2023 San Luis Valley Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
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When applying for certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, FEMA requires an up-to-date hazard mitigation plan. These requirements are part of the laws, regulations, and policies surrounding hazard mitigation planning. Having an approved and adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan makes us eligible for the following grant programs:
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Public Assistance Grant Program (PA)
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM)
Fire Management Assistance Grant Program (FMAG)
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PUBLIC WORKSHOP
REGARDING THE DRAFT OF THE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
January 4th, 2023
9:00 - 10:00 am
Watch the video of the Public Workshop
The San Luis Valley Region and its six participating counties (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache) are in the final stages of a planning effort to assess risks from natural, human health, and human-caused hazards and to identify ways to reduce those risks. The planning process that began in February 2022 has resulted in a draft update to each county’s existing Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) in one cohesive, regional plan.
An up-to-date Hazard Mitigation Plan is required under the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 to be eligible to receive certain federal disaster assistance and grants for hazard mitigation projects.
A virtual public workshop was held on January 4th, 2023 to introduce the draft plan, its hazards, and highlights of the mitigation strategy and included a presentation followed by a question-and-answer period. The plan will be made available for public review and comment in January. Following the public workshop and comment period, the plan will be submitted for final approvals and ultimately adoption by all involved jurisdictions.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
REGARDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
January 30th, 2023
The San Luis Valley Region and its six participating counties (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache) are in the final stages of a planning effort to assess risks from natural, human-health, and human-caused hazards and to identify ways to reduce those risks. A planning process that began in February 2022 has resulted in a draft update to each county’s existing Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) in one cohesive, regional plan. An HMP is required under the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 to be eligible to receive certain federal disaster assistance and grants for hazard mitigation projects. The plan will is being made available for public review and comment between January 30th to February 14th. Following the public comment period the Plan will be submitted for final approvals and ultimately adoption by all involved jurisdictions.
Download the 2023 DRAFT Hazard Mitigation Plan
Download the OLD 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Public Comment Closed February 14th, 2023 -
Updated: 03/03/2023