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The H-GAC region is susceptible to a range of natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes, drought, and wildfires. Hazard mitigation is the use of long- and short-term strategies (such as planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and other activities) to reduce or alleviate the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage that can result from a disaster. While we cannot eliminate the threat of disasters, sound planning, collaboration, and preemptive action can help minimize their impacts.
FEMA requires every locality to maintain a hazard mitigation plan that examines the risk and impact of natural disasters and provides strategies for reducing impacts to people and property. A Hazard Mitigation Plan must be updated every 5 years to ensure relevancy and continued support from FEMA for its mitigation projects.
H-GAC has helped several counties, communities, and SPDs develop or update their hazard mitigation plans, ensuring that participants are eligible for FEMA mitigation funding. H-GAC is committed to working with local governments to ensure that the region is as prepared as possible. Previous and current hazard mitigation work can be found below.
Hazard Mitigation Plans
Austin County
PLAN STATUS: FEMA Approval- April 10, 2025, Plan Expiration- April 9, 2030
H-GAC, in partnership with Austin County and the participating jurisdictions of the City of Bellville, City of Brazos Country, City of Industry, City of San Felipe, City of Sealy, City of South Frydek, City of Wallis, Bellville ISD, Sealy ISD, and Brazos ISD are pleased to provide the FEMA approved Austin County Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024/2025 Update below.
You can download the Plan here:
Austin County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Austin County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, Appendix A-F
If you would like more information regarding this plan email Amanda Ashcroft.
Meeting Announcements and Documents:
Items below are for historical reference.
Meeting #1- Kickoff, 3/22/2023 @ 1:30 PM
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #2- Risk and Capability Assessment, 4/26/2023 @ 1:30 PM
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #3- Public Outreach Strategy, 6/21/2023 @ 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Two public hearings were hosted on July 19th and July 20th from 6:00-8:00 PM. The purpose of these public hearings is to provide a project overview from H-GAC and solicit feedback and information from stakeholders. Public input will help the project team to analyze potential hazards affecting residents and recommend possible actions to reduce their impact.
Public Hearing Flyer
Public Hearing Meeting Notes & Photos
Public Hearing Presentation
Meeting #4- Our Mitigation Strategy (Goals, Actions and the Action Plan), 10/4/2023 @ 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams
This meeting was part I of our discussion regarding the mitigation strategy for the HMP.
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #4, Part II- Our Mitigation Strategy (Goals, Actions and the Action Plan), 10/25/2023 @ 1:00-3:00 PM @ City of Sealy Fire Department
This meeting was part II of our discussion regarding the mitigation strategy for the HMP.
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #5- Plan Draft Review, 1/24/2024 @ 1:00-3:00 PM via Microsoft Teams
This meeting was a virtual check-in regarding action items for the mitigation strategy and reviewing sections of the drafted HMP for Austin County.
Meeting Notes
Galveston County WCID #1
H-GAC and the Galveston County Water Control Improvement District (WCID) #1 are developing the Galveston County WCID #1 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). Preparing a HMP requires the continuous engagement of local governments, neighboring communities, stakeholders, and residents in the planning process. Please consider joining us at an upcoming meeting (details below), sharing our meeting invitations or plan update efforts, or providing feedback via email to: Amanda Ashcroft.
Meeting Announcements and Documents:
All meetings below are open to the public, all are welcome to attend! If you are unable to join us in-person, please join us virtually, via Zoom. A meeting link will be posted below and emailed to those on our mailing list. You can join the WCID#1 HMP mailing list here.
Meeting #1- Steering Committee Kickoff, 6/4/2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM in Dickinson, TX
At this meeting, the steering committee examined and assessed Galveston County WCID #1’s risks and vulnerability to all types of hazards. Additionally, they looked at critical infrastructure and key resources to determine which are most susceptible to risks, and what hazards pose greater risks to WCID #1. The committee also reviewed the importance of Hazard Mitigation planning, why this plan is being developed, roles and responsibilities, the project timeline, and what our next steps will be.
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting Recording
Meeting #2- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment, 8/6/2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM in Dickinson, TX
At this meeting, H-GAC staff provided a project overview, discussed mapping updates, solicited feedback and information from the steering committee and stakeholders, and conducted a hazard identification and a risk assessment exercise.
Meeting Notes
Hazard Identification Handout
Presentation
Meeting Recording
Meeting #3- Steering Committee and Public Forum, 10/24/2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the City of Dickinson’s City Hall Council Chambers & via Zoom
At this meeting H-GAC staff provided a project overview of work conducted to date as part of a joint steering committee meeting and public forum. Those in attendance conducted a goal setting exercise, reviewed survey results to date, and outlined the next steps for plan development.
Meeting Notes
Meeting Recording
Questions? Comments? Email Amanda Ashcroft for more information about this plan development.
Liberty County
PLAN STATUS: Under FEMA review
H-GAC, in partnership with Liberty County, City of Ames, City of Cleveland, City of Daisetta, City of Dayton, City of Devers, City of Hardin, City of Kenefick, City of Liberty, City of North Cleveland, City of Plum Grove, Liberty County WCID #1, and Liberty County WCID #5 are pleased to post the draft Liberty County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for public review and comment.
You can download and review the draft plan here:
Liberty County Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update
Liberty County Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update, Appendix A-F
If you would like to submit a comment on the draft plan please email Amanda Ashcroft. Your interest and input to this planning process is appreciated!
Meeting Announcements and Documents:
Items below are for historical reference.
Meeting #1- Kickoff, 3/27/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #2- Risk and Capability Assessment, 4/24/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #3- Public Outreach Strategy, 8/9/2023 @ 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams
Meeting Notes
Presentation
A public meeting for the Liberty County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update was scheduled for September 6th and 7th from 6:00-8:00 PM. The purpose of these public meetings was to provide a project overview from H-GAC staff, solicit feedback and information from stakeholders, and answer any questions. Public input will help the project team to analyze potential hazards affecting Liberty County residents and recommend possible actions to reduce their impact.
Public Meeting Flyer
Public Meeting #1- September 6th, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Cleveland Civic Center, 210 Peach Ave., Cleveland, TX, 77327
Public Meeting #2- September 7th, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Dayton Community Center, 801 S Cleveland St., Dayton, TX, 77535
Presentation
Meeting #4- Our Mitigation Strategy (Goals, Actions and the Action Plan), November 13, 2023, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, at the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management
Agenda
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Preliminary maps
Action Item Check-in, December 4, 2023, from 9:30 AM-10:00 AM, Virtual via Teams
This was a quick virtual meeting to check-in with participating jurisdictions regarding action item development.
Meeting #5- Plan Draft Review, 3/7/2024 @ 9:30-11:30 AM at the Liberty County Office of Emergency Management. Members of the public may attend via Teams
At this meeting we reviewed sections of the drafted hazard mitigation plan update for Liberty County, discussed action items and benefit cost analysis, and reviewed next steps for the planning process.
Meeting Notes
Meeting #6- Plan Draft Review, 4/4/2024 @ 10:00-11:30 AM via Teams
At this meeting we reviewed sections of the drafted hazard mitigation plan update for Liberty County and reviewed next steps for the planning process.
Meeting Notes
Meeting #7- Plan Draft Review, 7/31/2024 @ 10:00-11:00 AM via Teams
At this meeting we completed the review of the drafted hazard mitigation plan update for Liberty County and reviewed next steps for the planning process.
Meeting Notes
Walker County
PLAN STATUS: FEMA Approval- April 9, 2025, Plan Expiration- April 8, 2030
H-GAC, in partnership with Walker County, City of Huntsville, City of New Waverly, and City of Riverside are pleased to provide the FEMA approved Walker County Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024/2025 Update below.
You can download the Plan here:
Walker County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Walker County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, Appendix A-F
If you would like more information regarding this plan email Amanda Ashcroft.
Meeting Announcements and Documents:
Items below are for historical reference.
Meeting #1- Kickoff, 3/23/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #2- Risk and Capability Assessment, 4/17/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #3- Public Engagement Event Planning, 6/20/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Public Engagement Event: Walker County Emergency Preparedness Fair
Emergency Preparedness Fair Flyer
August 19, 2023 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the Walker County Storm Shelter
445 TX-75, Huntsville, TX 77320
At the Walker County Emergency Preparedness Fair there were various exhibitor booths, raffles, food, state and local partners, and many subject matter experts. Additionally, H-GAC staff were available to give a Walker County Hazard Mitigation Plan project overview for this plan update and gathered public input on the plan.
Meeting #4- Our Mitigation Strategy (Goals, Actions and the Action Plan), 11/15/2023
Presentation
Maps
City of Angleton
PLAN STATUS: Under FEMA review
H-GAC, in partnership with the City of Angleton's Office of Emergency Management, are pleased to post the draft City of Angleton Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review and comment.
You can download and review the draft plan here:
City of Angleton Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025
City of Angleton Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2024, Appendix A-F
If you would like to submit a comment on the draft plan please email Amanda Ashcroft. Your interest and input to this planning process is appreciated!
Meeting Announcements and Documents:
Items below are for historical reference.
Meeting #1- Kickoff, 3/16/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Meeting #2- Risk and Capability Assessment, 4/20/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation
Public Engagement Event- Brazoria County Hurricane Preparedness Expo, 6/17/2023
H-GAC Staff attended the Brazoria County Hurricane Preparedness Expo on June 17th, 2023 to solicit input on the City of Angleton's Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting- 9/14/2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM in Angleton, TX
Public Meeting Flyer
The purpose of this public meeting was to provide a project overview from H-GAC staff, solicit feedback and information from stakeholders, and answer any questions. Public input will help the project team to analyze potential hazards affecting residents and recommend possible actions to reduce their impact.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting (Facebook Live)- 10/11/2023 from 1:00-2:00 PM, Virtual
The purpose of this Facebook Live event was to provide a project overview from H-GAC staff, solicit feedback and information from stakeholders, and answer any questions.