Hazard Mitigation Plan work session pt 4

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners held a Hazard Mitigation Plan work session on February 5, 2026, focusing on reviewing and updating existing mitigation actions and identifying new strategies to reduce risks from various hazards. The discussion covered multiple topics including emergency management training, floodplain zoning updates, public awareness campaigns, and infrastructure improvements related to water hazards such as stormwater runoff and repetitive flooding. Several action items related to seeking funding for flood-prone property acquisition, municipal water infrastructure repairs, and wind hazard retrofitting were reviewed, with some deferred due to lack of funding. The session also addressed policy considerations like cost-benefit analyses for road paving and the feasibility of subdivision requirements for underground utilities. Participants were encouraged to provide feedback on whether to carry over, update, or delete specific mitigation actions, with an emphasis on maintaining consistency across jurisdictions and ensuring compliance with federal requirements for hazard mitigation funding.