Chico Times

Butte County, CA -- Butte County is collaborating with five incorporated communities, the Enterprise Rancheria, and various special districts to update the 2019 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The plan addresses hazards such as floods, droughts, wildfires, and severe weather. While these natural hazards cannot be prevented, an LHMP provides a long-term strategy to mitigate disaster risks. Communities with a FEMA-approved LHMP are eligible for pre- and post-disaster mitigation grant funding.

The process commenced in October 2023 with the formation of a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC) consisting of representatives from County, City, Tribal, and District departments along with other key agency and public stakeholders. The updated LHMP is expected to be finalized and submitted to Cal OES and FEMA by September 2024.

The Public Review Draft of the LHMP is available online at www.buttecounty.net/2024-LHMP-Development. Printed copies can be found at Butte County Administration, 25 County Center Drive, Suite 213, Oroville, CA 95965.

Final public and planning committee meetings will be held to review and comment on the Public Review Draft LHMP:

Public Meeting

September 12 (Thursday) 5:30-7:00pm

Chico City Council Chambers, Conference Room 1

421 Main Street, Chico, CA 95926

HMPC Meeting

September 13 (Friday) 9:00am-11:30am

Butte County Human Resources Training Room

3 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965

All interested stakeholders and members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings.

Comments on the Public Review Draft LHMP can be provided through several channels:

• Email comments to [email protected] or [email protected]

• Drop off written comments or send by mail to: Attn. Katie Simmons, Butte County Administration,

25 County Center Drive,

Suite 213,

Oroville,

CA,

95965

• Bring comments to the public or planning committee meeting

For more information on this project visit www.buttecounty.net/2024-LHMP-Development or contact Katie Simmons at (530) 552-3338 or email [email protected].