Public input sought on draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City of Mission Viejo is in the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The purpose of the plan is to help create a safer community for residents, businesses, and visitors. The LHMP allows public safety officials and City staff, elected officials, and members of the public to understand the threats from natural and human-caused hazards in our community. The plan will also recommend specific actions to proactively decrease these threats before disasters occur and allow the City to apply for various mitigation grants from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The City of Mission Viejo Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee released the draft plan for public review and is accepting comments through March 6. A public comment form is also included on the webpage to solicit public input in the planning process. Once the public input process is complete, the City will submit the Draft LHMP to FEMA for review and approval. Hard copies are available for onsite review at City Hall, 200 Civic Center, and the Norman P. Murray Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way.