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Hazard Mitigation Plan Timeline

Timeline item 1 - active

Hazard Mitigation Plan Kickoff

HMP Kickoff Meeting with the Karnes County HMP Core Team and the Langford Planning Team. Jun '26
Timeline item 2 - incomplete

Capabilities and Risk Assessments
The Karnes County HMP Core Team, with the Langford Planning Team, will collect and analyze the following:
- Existing Plans, Building Codes, Ordinances, and Special Studies
- Location and Condition of Critical Infrastructure
- Emergency Response and Administrative Capabilities
June '26 - Oct '26
Timeline item 3 - incomplete

Public Meeting #1

To understand the concerns Karnes County residents have about natural disasters in their communities, The Langford Planning Team will host a public engagement opportunity during Karnes County Market Days or the Karnes County Resource Fair.
TBD
Timeline item 4 - incomplete

Mitigation Strategy Development

The Langford Planning Team will create a Mitigation Strategy outlining the strategic actions to be implemented over the next 5 years for each Core Team member.
Oct '26 - Dec '26
Timeline item 5 - incomplete

Public Meeting #2

The Core Team will host a more formal public meeting for community members to come and review the data collected on the plan engagement hub and learn about the plan’s purpose and contents.
TBD
Timeline item 6 - incomplete

HMP Full Draft Development

A Draft Plan will be provided to the Core Team for feedback and suggestions. These edits will be incorporated into the document before the public viewing period.
Timeline item 7 - incomplete

HMP Public Review

The Core Team Members will post the Karnes County Hazard Mitigation Plan's Social Pinpoint on their websites to make sure residents get a chance to review and comment on the plan before a final draft is submitted to the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review.
Jan '27
Timeline item 8 - incomplete

Plan Submission to TDEM & FEMA

For plan approval, a final draft will be sent to TDEM & FEMA and reviewed to ensure it meets all required elements.
Local jurisdictions will also adopt and submit the HMP.
Feb '27 - Jul '27

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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.

A hazard mitigation plan (HMP) is a 5-year plan to identify mitigation projects to be carried out over the next 5 years. It has three components:

A risk profile for all of the hazards impacting the area.
A capabilities assessment for all the jurisdictions involved in the plan.
A set of mitigation actions that cover all of the hazards profiled in the risk profile.

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.

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.

For this plan, The Langford Planning Team are hazard mitigation planning professionals from Langford Community Management Services (LCMS). LCMS specializes in Texas community planning, grant writing, and administration, and serve as the project manager for the Karnes County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

For this plan, the Karnes County HMP Core Team are entities invited to participate in the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Often, local jurisdictions like cities or school districts are part of this team.

Some entities may choose to be involved as stakeholders rather than a jurisdiction. This group is not in the Core Team, but still actively participate during multiple points in the planning process.

Karnes County Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Hazard Mitigation Plan Timeline

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Critical Facilities Map

Public Engagement Materials

Development & Risk Map

HMP Community Profile Draft