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2023 Brazoria County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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WHEREAS Brazoria County recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS Brazoria County has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as Brazoria County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 in accordance with federal laws, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended; the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and
WHEREAS Brazoria County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in its jurisdiction from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and
WHEREAS adoption by Brazoria County demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the Brazoria County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Commissioners Court of Brazoria County, Texas that the Brazoria County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 and the attached Resolution is adopted.
Further, the Court vests Brazoria County Office of Emergency Management with the responsibility, authority, and the means to inform all concerned parties of this action.
Further, the Court appoints the County Emergency Management Coordinator to ensure that the Hazard Mitigation Plan be reviewed at least annually.
Further, a copy of this Order and the attached Resolution be placed on file with the County Clerk.
Further, a copy of this Order and the attached Resolution be provided to the Brazoria County Office of Emergency Management.