Caldwell County LHMP

Hazard Mitigation Planning Overview

Langford Community Management Services is partnering with the county's emergency managers and a planning team of key stakeholders to develop a Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the county and its incorporated communities.

This plan provides a coordinated strategy for reducing the impacts of natural, technological, and human-caused hazards. It focuses on two main components:

Risk Assessment – This section identifies and analyzes a range of hazards that may affect the area. Each hazard is evaluated to determine the specific risks and vulnerabilities faced by each participating jurisdiction.

Mitigation Strategy – Based on the risk assessment, this section outlines a set of actions designed to lessen the impact of identified hazards. The strategy includes goals and priorities, implementation steps, responsible parties, and a general timeline to guide execution and improve long-term resilience.

Critical Facilities Map

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Hazard Map

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Survey

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Mitigation Resources

Learn more about mitigation here.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Contract Execution

GLO contracts with the community for the grant funding and holds an administrative virtual meeting to explain the requirements. (08/24)
Timeline item 2 - complete

RCP Community Kickoff

RCP Kickoff virtual meeting with Langford project team and community leaders/staff. 1st Public Meeting held to announce RCP grant. (05/12/2025)
Timeline item 3 - incomplete

Data Collection/Draft Base Studies
- Existing Plans Assessment
- Draft of Base Studies, including population, housing, public facilities, infrastructure, wastewater, water, stormwater, electrical, and transportation
- Draft Resiliency Goals and Objectives
Submit RCP Milestone Package #2 to GLO for approval (ET - 09/30/2025)
Timeline item 4 - incomplete

Community Engagement

RCP community survey, forums, stakeholder meetings, data gathering, and compiling results. (Ongoing)
Timeline item 5 - incomplete

Preliminary Plan Development

Develop the preliminary plan draft and include all required segments focused on resiliency. Review and collect input from stakeholders, city council, staff, and planning department. Create a complete draft for review.
(In progress)
Timeline item 6 - incomplete

Preliminary Plan Review

Introduce segments of the resiliency goals, base studies, and draft of the plan to stakeholders, community leaders, and residents for review of the preliminary drafts.
(In progress - 10/25-02/2026)
Timeline item 7 - incomplete

Preliminary Plan Revisions - Final Review

Prepare the final edition of the preliminary draft including all community input, key stakeholders, city council, and staff recommendations and approved revisions. (06/26)
Timeline item 8 - incomplete

Final Review/Approval/Adoption

Present to the council, stakeholders, and residents at a final Public Meeting #3. (06/26)

Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard mitigation refers to ongoing efforts aimed at reducing the risk of property damage, loss of life, and other impacts caused by natural or human-made hazards. These efforts can take many forms, including updated planning practices, regulatory changes, public education initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. The most effective mitigation strategies are those carried out as part of a well-developed, long-term plan.

Under the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, all tribal and local governments must adopt a local multi-hazard mitigation plan to remain eligible for FEMA mitigation grant funding. To maintain this eligibility, each plan must be reviewed and updated every five years. All cities within the County should actively participate in the current update process to ensure continued compliance and access to future funding opportunities.

The planning team collaborates with county officials and residents, while also analyzing regional and national data sources to evaluate the risk levels associated with various hazards that could impact the county. Once the risk assessment is complete, mitigation strategies are developed in coordination with a planning team. These strategies are based on proven best practices aimed at reducing local hazard impacts, assessing each community’s capacity to implement them, and identifying responsible parties for carrying them out.

Community involvement is a key part of the hazard mitigation planning process. Residents can participate by using an interactive public map, which will be available on this website during the early stages of the project to share input on local hazard concerns. Public meetings—where community members can learn more, ask questions, and offer feedback—are announced on this site, sent to everyone who joins the mailing list, and promoted through local media outlets. Community feedback helps ensure the final plan reflects local knowledge, priorities, and needs.

Hazard Mitigation Plans

Hazard Mitigation Planning Overview

Critical Facilities Map

Hazard Map

Survey

Mitigation Resources