HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2015-029WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO.
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Date Received in Council Office
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Originator
Kent Catlin
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8/4/15
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Division Head:
Kent Catlin
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Director
Bill Elfo
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TITLE OF DOCU T: Resolution to Adopt the Whatcom County Multi - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan Up -dated June, 1201 S.
ATTACHMENTS. Up Dated Whatcom County Multi - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Up -date.
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( ) Yes (X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
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clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
The proposed updated Whatcom County Multi- Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan identifies natural
hazards and potential mitigation strategies within Whatcom County. Adoption of the plan by the Whatcom
County is required in order for the County to be eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding
after presidentially - declared disasters
COMMITTEE ACTION.•
COUNCIL ACTION.•
8/4/2015: Discussed
8/4/2015: Approved 6 -0, Mann absent, Res. 2015 -029
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INTRODUCTION DATE' 7.19/15
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -029
ADOPTING THE WHATCOM COUNTY MULTI - JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, By identifying natural hazards and making plans to take action to reduce or
eliminate the long term risk to human life and property from them results in a safer community;
and,
WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (P.L. 106 -390/ 44 CFR Parts 201.6)
reinforces the importance of mitigation planning and emphasizes planning for disasters before
they occur; and,
WHEREAS, States and communities must have an approved mitigation plan in place prior
to receiving post- disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG) funds; and,
WHEREAS, the planning process used is intended to facilitate cooperation between state
and local authorities and encourages local input; and,
WHERAS, Whatcom County participated in the collaborative hazard mitigation planning
and up -date process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that the Whatcom
County Council believes it is in the best interests of our citizens to adopt the Whatcom County
Multi- Jurisdictionpj,�azard Mitigation Plan, attached as Exhibit A to this resolution.
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Carl Weimer, Council Chair
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WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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USE LINK TO VIEW THE
WHATCOM COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
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content /uploads /2011/11/NHMP FINAL - Word- 4- 17- 20 12.pdf
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Whatcom County
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Prepared by:
VWhatcom County Dimisioe of Emergency Management
June 1, 2015