Town Of Richmond: Town To Begin Process Of Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Press release from the Town of Richmond:

December 1, 2021

RICHMOND SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT IN PURSUIT OF MORE CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITYThe Town of Richmond is collaborating with residents and stakeholders on an update of the Town's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). This effort relies on stakeholder and public input to develop strategies that will be most effective in Richmond to mitigate natural hazards, reduce vulnerability and adapt to our changing climate. The results of the planning process will inform future town spending on natural hazard mitigation, risk reduction, and climate resilience.  As part of a public outreach process, residents will be asked to complete an online survey and attend a public workshop. This survey is one opportunity for you have your voice heard about why natural hazard mitigation and climate change adaptation matter, what actions you are taking to reduce personal risk, and what you think the Town should do to increase preparedness and reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and the impacts of climate change. The public workshop (time and date TBD) will focus on gathering input on hazard mitigation strategies, climate vulnerabilities and recommended solutions. When available, survey info and workshop details will be posted to the project webpage here at http://www.richmondri.com/303/Hazard-Mitigation-PlanFor more information, please contact Town Planner Shaun Lacey at townplanner@richmondri.com or 401-539-9000 Ext.6, or Emergency Management Director Randy Gemme at rema@richmondri.com

This press release was produced by the Town of Richmond.The views expressed here are the author’s own.