970-323-4331
Santa Cruz County HMP Project Pages
PROJECT CONTACTS
Santa Cruz County
DAVID REID 831-454-3407
CLARE PEABODY 831-454-3577
Dynamic Planning + Science
ETHAN MOBLEY 970-323-4331
BRIAN GREER 510-253-0054
Santa Cruz County
DAVID REID 831-454-3407
CLARE PEABODY 831-454-3577
Dynamic Planning + Science
ETHAN MOBLEY 970-323-4331
BRIAN GREER 510-253-0054
This library includes links to view map products or exercises completed by each jurisdiction to meet or exceed FEMA planning requirements outlined in 44 CFR § 201.6 – Local Mitigation Plans (44 CFR Part 201 – Mitigation Planning). Most importantly §201.6(c)(2)(iii) requires that in multi‐jurisdictional plans, the risk assessment section must assess each jurisdiction’s risks where they vary from the risks facing the entire planning area.
Click below to open a detailed demographics report highlighting U.S. Census data. This data sheds light on how natural disasters might impact various community segments. Understanding the area’s social and economic makeup helps gauge potential societal costs from damages to crucial infrastructure and services.
Access the risk matrix here to visualize the likelihood and impact of various natural hazards. This tool provides a clear overview, helping prioritize safety and response measures based on the combined factors of probability and severity.
Capabilities Assessments outline the expertise and resources of our internal staff in hazard reduction. This comprehensive documentation covers planning, administrative, technical capacities, and other vital resources.
Areas of Concern detail existing challenges and issues pertaining to natural hazard mitigation. This section emphasizes areas requiring immediate attention and strategic action to enhance community resilience.
Success Stories include detailed accounts of hazard mitigation projects. These narratives showcase our achievements, illustrating the effective strategies we’ve implemented to enhance safety and resilience.
Outreach media available below including printable poster (letter-sized) and social media image with QR links to survey. Also provided below is the direct url link to the public survey.
Monday, January 27 from 9:00 -11:00
Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center
5200 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Thursday, March 27 from 1:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center
5200 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Monday, June 2, 2025 from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M Virtual Meeting
Monday, August 4, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center
5200 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Thank you for participating in the Risk Assessment phase of the 2025 Santa Cruz County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). This phase is critical for identifying and analyzing our community’s vulnerabilities to natural hazards. During this session, we will review hazard data, evaluate our jurisdiction’s specific vulnerabilities, and discuss key problem areas informed by recent public and stakeholder outreach. A more detailed agenda will be made available prior to the meeting.
Zoom Meeting Information
Topic: Santa Cruz MJHMP County Breakout Mtg #1
Time: May 7, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84438451796
Meeting Summary (posted after meeting)
Thank you for participating in the Mitigation Strategy phase of the 2025 Santa Cruz County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). This breakout meeting will focus on taking all the information we’ve previously gathered, discussed, and analyzed, and using it to build an actionable mitigation strategy that addresses the highest priority hazard problems and greatest areas of concern; aligns with community feedback and jurisdictional capabilities; and considers opportunities for multi-jurisdictional collaboration.
THIS HAS BEEN SCHEDULED AS IN PERSON MEETING.
Refreshments and Snacks will be served.
Location:
Santa Cruz County Emergency Operations Center
5200 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Location: Zoom
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Meeting Summary (AI-Generated)
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Location: Zoom
Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Location: Zoom
Monday July 14, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Location: Zoom
Friday, April 25, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Location: Zoom
Friday July 18, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Location: Zoom
Monday, May 12, 2025 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Read Ahead
Slide Deck
Monday, May 12, 2025 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Thursday July 17, 2025 from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Location: Zoom
Read Ahead
Meeting Details & Agenda
Draft Capabilities Assessment
Draft Mitigation Actions
Slide Deck
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:00 – 11:00 A.M
Location: Zoom
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Read Ahead
Meeting Details & Agenda
Draft Capabilities Assessment
Draft Mitigation Actions
Slide Deck
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:00-11:00 AM
Location: Zoom
Monday, July 21, 2025 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Zoom
Read Ahead
Meeting Details & Agenda
Draft Capabilities Assessment
Draft Mitigation Actions
Slide Deck
Friday, April 4, 2025 from 9-11 a.m.
Meeting Recording
Meeting Notes (AI-Generated)
MAST enables exploration, editing, and ongoing updates to the mitigation strategy. MAST is an important step in creating a hazard mitigation plan that can be updated, revised, and inputted into grant requests into the future.
