Series of Virtual Townhalls on Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan to Begin on Wednesday

WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 7, 2022) – The first of three virtual town hall sessions to discuss a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan involving Ottawa and Kent counties, as well as the city of Grand Rapids, is coming up on Wednesday.

According to officials of those three entities, “This plan is a comprehensive analysis of our regional hazards and vulnerabilities, and potential ways to decrease the effects of those hazards. These virtual meetings are a great opportunity for residents to learn about the plan, ask questions and provide input, and to meet the emergency managers from Grand Rapids, Kent County and Ottawa County.”

Those officials added that, “The regional plan is a requirement to be eligible for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds for pre and post disasters.”

The first session involves Ottawa County on February 9^th, with Kent County (February 16^th) and Grand Rapids (February 23^rd) on the following two Wednesdays. Each of the three hour-long discussions begin at 6:30 PM. More information on the plan and ZOOM links to each online presentation is here.