Interactive Storymap

View the interactive StoryMap, which describes the Hazard Mitigation Plan update process and allows individuals to participate. We invite you to visit the StoryMap and please send in any feedback, as well as complete the surveys found within. https://arcg.is/0WDH4r

Resident and stakeholder participation is a vital part of the hazard mitigation planning process. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in lieu of in-person outreach at this time, we will continue to update this page with ways you can keep informed and engaged in the Mercer County HMP Update.

Previous Meetings

Steering Committee Meeting – March 25, 2021

The Steering Committee will meet to commence the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update. Items to be discussed at this meeting include the Steering Committee role, project schedule, the previous HMP, planning process, new features, hazards of concern and public outreach.

Planning Partnership Kickoff Meeting – April 6, 2021 at 10 a.m.

The Planning Partnership Meeting will be a virtual meeting to kick off the Mercer County Hazard Mitigation development with the participating jurisdictions and stakeholders. This meeting will be open to the public.

The Steering Committee will meet to discuss the draft risk assessment results and hazard ranking. This is not a public meeting.

The Risk Assessment meeting will be virtual to discuss the draft risk assessment results, hazard ranking and initiate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Obstacles and Opportunities exercise.  This meeting is open to the public and stakeholders.

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Or call in (audio only)

+1 646-751-8477,,90346449#   United States, New York City

Phone Conference ID: 903 464 49#

The Mitigation Strategy Workshop will be a virtual meeting to discuss what a mitigation strategy is, how to implement a strategy, and potential mitigation actions that may assist in reducing vulnerabilities identified through the risk and capability assessments, and public/stakeholder feedback.  This meeting is open to the public and stakeholders.

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Or call in (audio only)

+1 646-751-8477,,836309242#   United States, New York City

Phone Conference ID: 836 309 242#

Surveys

1. Citizen Survey: Mercer County developed a Citizen Preparedness Survey to assist in providing the public an outlet to contribute to the HMP update. Thank you for participating in this important initiative by providing us with your anonymous survey contribution.
2. Stakeholder Survey: As part of the HMP update planning process we are engaging stakeholders and are looking for your assistance (i.e., utilities, transportation, business/commerce, emergency services, health/medical). Please consider taking the stakeholder survey so we may collect input in terms of capabilities, vulnerabilities and potential projects.
3. Neighbor Survey: As part of the HMP update planning process, we are engaging our neighboring communities and counties. The effects of natural disasters may be similar in your county and your involvement in this process could reap mutual benefits. By participating in the review of this plan, you will be engaging in the regional coordination of disaster mitigation planning, which is one of the intents of the Mitigation Planning Regulations (44 CFR 201).