Get Involved!
La Plata County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2023
La Plata County is in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce losses resulting from natural disasters. This plan strives to identify and reduce vulnerability of the County’s residents, visitors, and infrastructure to future hazard events.
How to Participate
Did you know that hazard mitigation can reduce recovery costs, damages, and injuries following a natural disaster event? Use this website to learn about upcoming events, project milestones, and mitigation techniques you can use at home! Our goal is to ensure the final plan reflects the needs and concerns of La Plata County as a whole.
1. Attend Events & Listen In
Join us at one of the events listed below to meet the team, learn more about the project, and share your ideas about hazard mitigation in your community!
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
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| TBA | TBA | TBA |
Stay tuned to KDUR Durango Community Radio to hear our team talk about the hazard mitigation project. We are scheduled to speak December 12th at 5pm.
2. Take the Survey
We want to hear from you! Take this short survey to help our planning team better understand community perceptions of natural hazard risks. Results will inform mitigation priorities in the final HMP. Share your email with us and be entered to win a gift certificate to a local hardware store!
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3. Get Informed
Find resources to better understand your household’s risk to various natural hazards, and mitigation actions you can take at home to reduce your risk of injuries and damages.
