Harris County to Host Community Workshops for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) is organizing a series of community workshops aimed at updating the Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This initiative is essential for meeting federal requirements, as the current plan is set to expire in July 2025.
Harris County is vulnerable to various natural hazards, including flooding, hurricanes, tropical storms, wildfires, and tornadoes. These hazards can threaten public safety, damage property, disrupt the local economy, and impact the overall quality of life for residents. While complete elimination of these risks is not feasible, hazard mitigation planning aims to identify strategies that can reduce their impact.
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Workshop Topics
The workshops will cover several important topics, including:
- An overview of the Harris County Mitigation Plan
- Mitigation projects specific to local areas
- The Harris County Climate Justice Plan
Workshop Schedule
The workshops are scheduled as follows:
October 19, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: San Jacinto College, Generation Park
Address: 13455 Lockwood Rd, Houston, TX 77044
October 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Katherine Tyra Branch Library
Address: 6719 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084
October 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: George H.W. Bush Community Center
Address: 6827 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77379
November 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: San Jacinto College Central Campus
Address: 8060 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
Registration Information
Residents who wish to attend the workshops can register by completing a survey at bit.ly/HMPWorkshopRegistration. Additionally, individuals can receive updates regarding the plan's development by texting HMP2025 to 888777. A virtual option for this workshop will also be available, with details pre-voided upon registration.
These workshops aim to engage community members in the planning process and provide valuable information on how Harris County plans to address and mitigate the risks associated with natural hazards.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
