City Of Cotulla
202 S. Main
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2367
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Sam Agniel
Environmental Engineer
11490 Westheimer Road, Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77077
(office) 713-423-7340, (mobile) 713-703-7784
Pronouns: she/her/hers
The City of Cotulla is hosting a public meeting to engage the community in the development of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. This meeting will focus on overall planning process, identifying hazards, collecting anecdotal evidence of hazards, and introducing the community survey. The meeting will be at the Alexander Convention Center on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:00 pm.
What is a hazard mitigation plan?
Defined as sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards. A hazard mitigation plan establishes the framework for a community to take sustained action to mitigate their hazard risk. It identifies existing community personnel, resources, policies, and programs available to accomplish mitigation.
Why is hazard mitigation important?
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Hazard mitigation planning reduces loss of life and property
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Creates safer, more disaster-resilient communities
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Communities with approved HMP may apply for FEMA mitigation grants
What are the goals?
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Heighten public awareness
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Protect public health and safety
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Protect existing and new property
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Maximize insurance coverage to provide financial protection against hazards
The city seeks your input for the Hazard Mitigation plan?!
The city seeks your input for the Hazard Mitigation plan?!
The City of Cotulla is developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan to help create a more resilient community in the face of natural and man-made disasters. please provide your feedback on the hazards and risks our community faces through the survey by July 9, 2023 by following the link or QR code below.
https:/www.surveymonkey.com/r/ST8MCPP
For more information about the project, visit
https://cityofcotulla.org/hazard-mitigation
