Union County HMP

Union County HMP Receives APA Status from FEMA

The Union County 2020 HMP received Approvable Pending Adoption (APA) status from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on March 19, 2020. The APA plan can be downloaded here or by visiting the Planning Documents webpage. 

Draft Plan Available for Review

The Draft Union County 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is now available for review and comment. The draft plan can be accessed by clicking here or by visiting the Planning Documents webpage. Comments will be accepting through Monday, November 11 in writing to Matthew Bodnar at matthew.bodnar@mbakerintl.com. 

Draft Plan Review Meeting

The Union County HMP Draft Plan Review Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6pm at Union County Government Center. This meeting will include a review of the information, analysis, and mitigation strategy contained the Union County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Questions may be directed to Matthew Bodnar, Mitigation Planner, at 215-446-5191 or matthew.bodnar@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 Meeting on August 28. 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. If you did not have a chance to complete the Hazard-Risk Evaluation Form or the Capabilities Assessment Survey at the meeting, both are also available on the Planning Documents page. These forms can be completed and submitted via email to matthew.bodnar@mbakerintl.com.  

Risk Assessment and Mitigation Solutions Workshop

The Risk Assessment and Mitigation Solutions Workshop will be the next in-person meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 2pm at Union County Government Center. We look forward to seeing you then. 

Kick-Off Meeting Notes

Thank you to all who attended the Union County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Kick-Off Meeting on June 13. 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 HMP 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 or the Capabilities Assessment Survey at the meeting, both are also available on the Planning Documents page. These forms can be completed and submitted via email to matthew.bodnar@mbakerintl.com.  

Union County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Process Begins! 

The Union County Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (HMPT) will reconvene to begin the process of updating the County's Hazard Mitigation Plan. 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, June 13, 2019 at 2pm. Please see the project calendar for details.