The Beltrami County Hazard Mitigation Plan: Update 2013

An update to the Beltrami County Hazard Mitigation Plan has been prepared for public review and comment. Hazard mitigation is taking measures to reduce the impacts of hazards. In this plan we addressed flooding, wildfires, sever summer weather, severe winter weather, and hazardous materials incidents. A link to the document can be found below.

The plan was drafted beginning in 2011 and ending recently in March 2013. The plan update involved stakeholders from jurisdictions throughout the County: cities, townships, the public at-large, regional jurisdictions, and regional agencies. Several strategies were developed that range from infrastructure projects to promotion and education of the public. The most recent opportunity for public engagement was on March 19, 7:00 pm at the County Commissioner’s meeting room.

Please review the plan and provide any feedback or input you might have. It is not too late to provide input. Comments regarding the draft planning document are being accepted by Marcus Grubbs at the Headwaters Regional Development Commission, at 218.333.6533, or at mgrubbs@hrdc.org, or by mail at PO Box 906, Bemidji, MN 56619.

» Please click here to download the plan.

Clearwater County has been working with Headwaters Regional Development Commission to update Clearwater County’s “Hazard Mitigation Plan.” Hazard mitigation plans help communities identify what they can do to lessen the impacts of hazards, like flooding and wildfires, by avoiding them or reducing the amount of damage they cause. Typical activities include building tornado safe rooms or raising frequently flooded homes.

We Need Your Input

The planning process began in March of 2012 and just recently wrapped up. We engaged county, county officials, city staff, other agencies, and local residents. The public was invited to participate in a survey and attend an open house this summer. Please find a link to this plan, below. We would like to hear from you about this plan. Tell us if you like the plan, think something needs to be changed, or if you don’t like the plan at all. Email your comments and remarks to Marcus Grubbs at Headwaters RDC at mgrubbs@hrdc.org, or call 218.333.6533.

Thank you for taking the time to review this plan.

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