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Erickson - Notice of Intent - Montana Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation PlanFrom:Erickson, Nicole To:BEverett@adlc.us; cityclerk@dillonmt.gov; lima@3rivers.net; cityoftownsend@mt.net;staalandb@cityofcolumbiafalls.com; cityclerk@kalispell.com; mhowke@cityofwhitefish.org;belgrade@cityofbelgrade.net; Agenda; townofmanhattan@gmail.com; cturner@threeforksmontana.us;info@townofwestyellowstone.com; townofdrummond@blackfoot.net; phl5135@blackfoot.net; Christensen,Allissa; cityclerk@cityofbouldermt.com; cityclerk@cityofpolson.com; ronan@cityofronan.org;clerk@townofstignatius.com; cityclerk@easthelenamt.us; mayorandcommission@helenamt.gov;townofeureka@interbel.net; samuel.sikes@cityoflibby.com; townofrexford@interbel.net; citytroy@troymt.net;gingerg@ennismontana.org; sheridan@3rivers.net; townofvc@3rivers.net; townoftb@3rivers.net;wss@itstriangle.com; townofalberton@blackfoot.net; townofsuperior@blackfoot.net;mayorstaff@ci.missoula.mt.us; clydepark@wispwest.net; fkinnick@livingstonmontana.org;bbender@cityofdeerlodgemt.gov; Darby Montana; cityclerk@cityofhamilton.net; townofpinesdale@yahoo.com;clerk@townofstevensville.com; clerk@townofhotsprings.com; clerk@townofplains.com; tfl3557@blackfoot.net;cseys@bsb.mt.gov; leighannfogerty@outlook.com; citybtmt@itstriangle.com Cc:Hartley, Sara; Long, Andrew; Pool, Shari; Shultz, Hannah Subject:Notice of Intent - Montana Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Date:Friday, March 4, 2022 10:19:14 AM Attachments:image003.pngNotice of Intent MT Regional Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Western Region.docxNotice of Intent MT Regional Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Western Region.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Fellow Western Region Municipalities, The State of Montana is getting ready to begin the Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning (MHMP) process where three (3) regional multi-hazard mitigation plans will be developed. These regional multi-hazard mitigation plans will include all the components and elements in the local hazard mitigation plans but will also build upon areas where there is room for improvement. Additionally, the regional planning process will ensure that other planning efforts within your region and across the state are incorporated into the regional plan. Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) has been discussing this planning process with local DES coordinators over the last year, and we are now getting ready to move into the first phase of the hazard mitigation planning process for your region. The goal of this regional plan approach is to ensure that by the year of 2023 all counties, incorporated towns/cities, and tribal nations within your region are covered by a FEMA approved Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is to engage all interested jurisdictions and incorporated cities and towns within your region to participate in updating their multi- hazard mitigation plan. There are several advantages to participating in the regional plans with the state. To name a few: · The state will be responsible for the financial costs/match requirements for the regional planning process. · The regional plans will still provide the detail down to the local jurisdictional level as seen in the county plans. · The state will hire and work with the contractor to facilitate meetings with each jurisdiction. · The state will conduct annual reviews with plan participants/jurisdictions to address any changes over the past year that may impact priorities, values at risk, and mitigation strategies within the plan. · The state will update the plan every five years as required by FEMA ensuring all participating jurisdictions are covered by a FEMA approved plan in future years, maintaining eligibility for funding opportunities where a hazard mitigation plan requirement is in place (FEMA HMA funding opportunities and others). o If your jurisdiction participates in the Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning process, you will not need to complete your own jurisdictional Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan that requires annual maintenance, and full updates every 5 years. The State’s regional planning process is being completed in hopes of eliminating the cost and staff time burden placed on your community when completing, updating, and managing these plans on your own. All that is needed from jurisdictions interested in being included in the regional hazard mitigation plans is the commitment to participate in the planning process which includes the following: · Working with the project team, stakeholders, and community members to identify local hazards and values at risk. · Working with project team and stakeholders in the development of mitigation strategies · Help the project team identify and involving local stakeholders in the planning process · Help the project team identify best methods for public outreach and engagement and assist in facilitation of these public meetings · Actively assist in coordination efforts where necessary with the project team. The expected timeline for work to begin in the Western Region is early Summer of 2022. The attached Notice of Intent (NOI) secures your jurisdiction’s position and decision to opt in or out of the Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning process. If you decide not to participate you will no longer be covered under your counties plan and will not be eligible for HMA funding. Please ensure the attached Notice of Intent is filled out and signed by an elected jurisdictional official to OPT IN or OUT of the Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan process. Return to DESMitigation@mt.gov, Nicole Erickson at Nicole.Erickson@mt.gov, by April 15th, 2022. Nicole Erickson Mitigation Coordinator Montana Department of Military Affairs Disaster & Emergency Services Work # 406-202-9487 nicole.erickson@mt.gov 1956 Mt. Majo Street P.O. Box 4789 Ft. Harrison, MT 59636