City Council Approves Pioneer Valley Hazardous Mitigation Plan presented by WEMA

The City Council approved by unanimous vote the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Hazardous Mitigation Plan on February 4th.  The council was presented with the PVPC Hazardous Mitigation Plan by the License and Ordinance Committee.

Director Jim Wiggs had met with the L&O Committee earlier in the week and presented the plan to them as requested.   The L&O decided to bring the plan to the council so it could be approved and then be signed by the Mayor.  Approval of the Plan allows the City to continue to be eligible for FEMA Grants, and it outlines a plan for the City to mitigate against some of the risks it faces.  Director Wiggs informed the Council that there were no surprises in the document and that it is a living document and a guideline for reducing risks that hazards present to the City.

During the next few months, Director Wiggs will be working closely with several departments to close out some of the items in the plan and help make the City more prepared for the hazards that the City faces.