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2 <br /> In accordance with State and Federal regulations, the Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation <br /> Planning Team, which consists of representatives from Orange County Planning and Inspections, <br /> Orange County Emergency Services, and the other participating jurisdictions began meeting in <br /> September 2024 to work with WSP, a consultant provided by the State, to create the 2025 update <br /> to the Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Collectively, the team evaluated past hazards <br /> and incidents, the geographical profile, the population profile, recently updated Flood Insurance <br /> Rate Maps (FIRMs), assessments from the Triangle Regional Resiliency Study, and other data to <br /> compile a profile for the region. Additionally, mitigation goals, strategies, and actions were <br /> developed for the region. <br /> A draft of the Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan was submitted to the State Hazard <br /> Mitigation Officer for review in April 2025, and NCEM approved the plan in May 2025. The Federal <br /> Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is currently reviewing the plan and is expected to issue <br /> an approval. Local government approval of the plan is occurring ahead of the expected FEMA <br /> approval in order to ensure necessary deadlines are met. If FEMA's review results in any <br /> significant revisions, the plan will be brought back to the BOCC for re-adoption at a later date. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no direct financial impacts associated with the adoption of the <br /> Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The State has provided funding for contracting <br /> services associated with compiling the plan. State and Federal law require a jurisdiction to have <br /> an adopted and approved hazard mitigation plan in place to be eligible for hazard mitigation <br /> assistance funds. Work at the local level was accomplished using existing County and local staff. <br /> A fundamental premise of mitigation strategy is that current dollars invested in mitigation activities <br /> will significantly reduce the demand for future dollars by reducing the amount needed for <br /> emergency recovery, repair, and reconstruction following a disaster. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate <br /> Action Plan. <br /> OBJECTIVE 2. Invest in our infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of the <br /> County fleet/facilities and improve safety. <br /> OBJECTIVE 3. Protect water supply/watersheds. <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Provide sustainable, equitable, and high-quality community safety and <br /> emergency services to meet the community's evolving needs. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the <br /> Chair to sign the attached resolution adopting the Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. <br />