Effingham County Public Mitigation Plan Ready for Review

Print

Published on May 14 2020 10:57 am
Last Updated on May 14 2020 10:59 am

The Effingham County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan outlining projects and activities to reduce damage to people and property from natural hazard events will be available for public review and comment from May 19 through May 26, 2020.

The Plan, along with a summary sheet and a comment survey, can be viewed on the Emergency Management page of the Effingham County website. If you are unable to access the Plan via the website, please contact the Emergency Manager for Effingham County Pamela Jacobs at (217) 540-1669 to view a paper copy of the Plan. The comment period will remain open through Tuesday, May 28, 2020. Comments will be used to make any revisions needed prior to submitting the Plan to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and FEMA.

The Effingham County All Hazards Mitigation Planning Committee began meeting last fall to prepare this Plan. Unlike other emergency plans, this Plan is aimed at identifying projects and activities that can be taken before a natural disaster occurs. Representatives from various County departments in addition to Altamont, Beecher City, Dieterich, Effingham, Mason, Montrose, Shumway, Teutopolis, Watson, Beecher City CUSD #20, Mound Township and Watson Township participated in the planning process.

Jacobs said, “Committee members helped identify projects that reflect the specific needs of each participating jurisdiction. Storm damage information was used to develop specific recommendations for potential projects and activities to reduce harm to people and property within the County.”

A public forum will also be conducted on May 19 at 6 P.M. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, which prohibits any gatherings of more than ten people, the public forum will be conducted via teleconference. Persons interested in participating in the public forum should contact Zachary Krug, American Environmental Corp. at (217) 585-9517 Ext. 8 or zkrug@aecspfld.com. Individuals can still review this Plan and comment without participating in the public forum.