Hazard Mitigation

Our Role

We work with our local governments to prepare for and mitigate the impact of future disaster events. Mid-MO RPC is responsible for maintaining and updating county-wide hazard mitigation plans in each of our six counties. All local government jurisdictions, school districts, and other stakeholders are asked to participate in the planning process. 

Hazard mitigation plans analyze a variety of the natural hazards that may impact an area, such as: 

  • Flooding / Flash flooding

  • Tornados

  • Severe winter weather

  • Severe thunderstorms

  • Drought

  • Earthquakes

  • Sinkholes

  • Levee and dam failures

  • Extreme temperatures

Hazard mitigation plans identify action items that each jurisdiction may undertake to mitigate the impact of these disaster events. These plans are required for any jurisdiction seeking FEMA hazard mitigation funding. 

Example projects that may receive this funding include:

  • Tornado-safe rooms

  • Flood buyouts

  • Stormwater improvements

  • Warning sirens 

  • Generators

  • Undergrounding of power lines

Resources

The 2027 Cooper County HMP update has begun! To take the public survey please click HERE

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