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Barton County
Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Barton County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
was developed as a guide for Barton County jurisdictions and
citizens to prepare for possible natural disaster events by
taking actions to help mitigate the effects of potential
hazards. As part of an overall multi-jurisdictional planning
effort, this plan was created by the participating entities to
comply with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law
106-390, hereinafter referred to as DMA 2000).
Jurisdictions who participated in the planning process
included: Albert, Claflin, Ellinwood, Galatia, Great Bend,
Hoisington, Olmitz, Pawnee Rock, Susank, USD 112 – Central
Plains/Claflin, USD 355 - Ellinwood, USD 428 - Great Bend, USD
431 - Hoisington, Barton County Community College, and, of
course, Barton County (Unincorporated areas) . All of these
jurisdictions must formally adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan to
comply with the DMA 2000.
Hazard mitigation is simply a technical term for reducing risk
to people and property from natural hazards. It includes
structural measures, such as protecting buildings and
infrastructure from the forces of wind and water, as well as
non-structural measures, such as natural resource protection and
wise floodplain management. These activities can help protect
both existing development and, by mitigating potential hazards
to new construction, future development. A mitigation plan will
ensure that measures to reduce the present and future
vulnerability of a jurisdiction are thoroughly considered
before, during, and after a disaster strikes.
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The purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is: |
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To protect against the loss of life in the event of
a disaster.
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To preserve the safety of persons and property by
reducing the risk of potential damage and economic
loss in the event of a disaster.
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To qualify for additional grant funding, both pre-
and post-disaster.
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To qualify for participation in the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP), and the Community Rating
System (CRS) to receive additional credits under the
program.
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To speed recovery and redevelopment following future
disaster events.
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To demonstrate a firm local commitment to hazard
mitigation principles.
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To comply with both state and federal legislative
requirements for local hazard mitigation plans.
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The Hazard Mitigation Plan is valid for 5 years, at which time
it must be reviewed, updated and re-adopted. The Mitigation
Action Plan (MAP) portion of the plan serves as a work plan for
the next five years providing a “road map” of mitigation actions
taken by the participants. This information will then be
incorporated into the plan update. Individuals who wish to
comment on the Hazard Mitigation Plan are encouraged to fill out
a public comment form and return it to the Barton County
Emergency Management Office. Public comments will be documented
and become part of the annual report.
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Download the Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Download the
Public Comment
Form
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