Huntingdon County MJHMP

Draft Plan Review

Between July 15, 2020 and August 13, 2020 we're sharing our Draft Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and want to get your input. You can review the entire document by clicking here <outdated link now disabled>. Don't forget to give us your feedback! Please send comments in writing to Troy Truax, Project Manager, Troy.Truax@mbakerintl.com.

Draft Plan Review Meeting

The Huntingdon County MJHMP Draft Plan Review Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 3:30pm at the Huntingdon County Bailey Building located at 233 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA. This meeting will also be available virtually through GoToMeeting:

• Phone Number: 1-877-309-2073

• Access Code: 649-250-541

This meeting will include a review of the information, analysis, and mitigation strategy contained in the Huntingdon County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Questions may be directed to Troy Truax, Project Manager, at 717-213-6241 or Troy.Truax@mbakerintl.com. Interested persons may download and review an electronic copy of the draft plan on this website after the meeting. We look forward to seeing you then.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation Solutions Meeting Notes

Thank you to all who attended the Risk Assessment and Mitigation Solutions Meetings on May 13, May 20, and May 26, 2020. During this meeting, the HMPT reviewed results of the hazard risk and vulnerability assessment, discussed mitigation goals and objectives, provided updates on mitigation actions, and developed new mitigation actions. Meeting minutes are posted on the Planning Documents page here. The Risk Ranking Evaluation Form, Mitigation Action Progress Report Form, and the New Mitigation Action Form are available on the Planning Documents page. These forms can be completed and submitted by the end of May via email to kelly.tessier@mbakerintl.com or by mail to:

Kelly Tessier

4431 N. Front Street, 2nd Floor

Harrisburg, PA 17110-1709

Risk Assessment and Mitigation Solutions Workshop

The Risk Assessment and Mitigation Solutions Workshop will be the next MJHMP meeting, which will be held via three teleconferences on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Each teleconference will be held at the following times to best suit availability:

• 9-10 AM

• 2-3 PM

• 7-8 PM

Meeting materials will be provided to attendees via email or by mail prior to this meeting, and have also been posted on the Planning Documents page. We look forward to speaking with you.

Kick-Off Meeting Notes

Thank you to all who attended the Huntingdon County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) Kick-Off Meeting on March 5. During this meeting, county staff, municipal representatives, and interested stakeholders provided vital information on changes in hazard risk and local capabilities to mitigate those risks since the last MJHMP update. Meeting minutes are posted on the Planning Documents page here. If you did not have a chance to complete the Hazard-Risk Evaluation Form, the Capabilities Assessment Survey, or the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Survey at the meeting, they are also available on the Planning Documents page. These forms can be completed and submitted via email to kelly.tessier@mbakerintl.com.

Huntingdon County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Process Begins!

The Hazard Mitigation Planning Process has begun! The Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as a blueprint for reducing property damage and saving lives from the impacts of natural and human-made hazards. The Plan will be updated over the next six months with the first meeting occurring on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 3 PM and 5:30 PM. Please see the project calendar for details.

If you have questions or would like to participate, please contact Project Manager, Troy Truax, at Troy.Truax@mbakerintl.com.