By RYAN SKAITH
Buchanan County is currently updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, a critical strategy designed to protect residents and infrastructure from natural hazards like flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms. Community participation is encouraged to help identify local vulnerabilities and determining which areas of the county require the most protection.
Maintaining this plan is a requirement for the County to remain eligible for FEMA grant funding. Federal support provides necessary resources for pre-disaster projects and post-disaster recovery, ensuring the community has the financial backing to build long-term resilience.
Residents and business owners are invited to attend a public meeting to share their knowledge and help shape local priorities. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Mo-Kan Regional Council, 224 North 7th St., in St. Joseph.
Public input helps the plan reflect the actual needs of the community.
For more information or to RSVP for the public meeting, contact Evan Banks, Community Development Planner for Mo-Kan Regional Council, at [email protected].