Hazard mitigation describes actions taken to help reduce or eliminate long-term risks caused by hazards or disasters, such as flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, or dam failure. As the costs of disasters continue to rise, governments and citizens must find ways to reduce hazard risks to our communities.

The N.E.W. (Nash, Edgecombe & Wilson) Region has updated its Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking public input on the draft plan. A virtual public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 4^th at 5 pm to be held via Zoom. To attend this meeting, please email abigail.moore@woodplc.com to request an email invitation. To review the draft plan and provide feedback, visit www.new-hmp.com/draftDocuments.html.