Title of Item:
2020 UPDATED MARTIN COUNTY UNIFIED LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 09-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ADOPT THE 2020 UPDATED MARTIN COUNTY UNIFIED LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN AS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATEWIDE HAZARD MITIGATION STRATEGY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
Every five years, Florida counties are required to submit an updated Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) plan to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) which is then filed with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The plan generally identifies potential hazards and specifically outlines measures, policies and activities to mitigate potential damage from those hazards.
Martin County Emergency Management staff coordinated meetings of the LMS working group which developed the updated document over a period of several months.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution #09-2021 |