Town Seeks Public Input on Its Hazard Mitigation Plan

Source: amherstma.gov

Residents, businesses, and surrounding community members are invited to provide input on the Town of Amherst Hazard Mitigation Plan at a public meeting on Monday, November 10 at 6:00 p.m. This is a hybrid event taking place in-person at Town Hall and online via Zoom. Attendees will learn about what the town is doing to prepare for natural hazards and the impacts of climate change and will have the opportunity to share ideas and concerns. 

Hazard Mitigation Plan
The purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is to assess Amherst’s risks from natural hazards and climate change impacts and provide an action plan to reduce the town’s vulnerabilities. The HMP is being completed by the Town of Amherst with assistance from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) and is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Upon completion, the plan will be submitted to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA for review and approval. A FEMA-approved HMP makes the community eligible for federal and state mitigation grant funding. 

Public Meeting
Join this hybrid meeting to learn more about the natural hazards and climate impacts in Amherst, and the hazard mitigation planning process. Municipal officials and PVPC staff will be available to answer questions and respond to input about this project. The meeting provides an opportunity for community members to share feedback that will be incorporated into the plan. All members of the public, representatives from surrounding communities, and other interested parties are invited to attend the event. 

• Monday, November 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 
• In-person: Town Room on the second floor of Town Hall (4 Boltwood Avenue or
• Online: Zoom (https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/85483967542?pwd=cFv2q2fuLcsFvac0KUnQR3aGJb4TF6.1)
• Live interpretation will be available on Zoom in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese 
• This information is also available on www.AmherstMA.gov