Tag Archives: Hazard mitigation plan

Cookeville City Council will consider approval of an updated Putnam County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the last plan was approved in July 2017. The plan details how the city will undertake hazard mitigation actions before natural disasters occur to reduce the potential for harm to people and property. “So the plan has finally reached ... Read More »

Putnam County Emergency Management Agency will hold a public meeting regarding their Hazard Mitigation Plan updates on Tuesday morning. Deputy Director Sharon  Womack said that the plans were established to minimize loss of life or loss of property during emergency events. Womack said that if a hazard is covered in the mitigation plan, it also could provide grant opportunities. “That ... Read More »

Livingston’s hazard mitigation plan will be voluntary for property owners once the process begins. The city held a meeting Tuesday night to inform property owners the next steps in the process will be property appraisal assessments once FEMA approves their plan. TEMA representative Donna Holden said that should a property owner agree to doing an assessment, that does not bind ... Read More »