Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan

press release: Dane County announce today that Emergency Management is updating the County’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and is seeking public input. In this update cycle, the County will address the threat of natural hazards in light of the region’s changing climate. The plan will examine climate trends and determine their projected impacts on natural hazards such as flooding and extreme heat. The inclusion of climate change factors will ensure Dane County takes appropriate steps to protect its citizens’ personal and economic safety, now and for future generations.

“Climate change is real and we need to start planning to mitigate any potential damage,” said Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. “While the State and Federal government deny basic science and reality we must move forward to address climate change.”

Listening Sessions will be held in four locations:

Monday, March 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm

City-County Building, Room 354

210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Madison

Tuesday, March 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Badger Prairie Health Care Center – Auditorium

1100 East Verona Avenue, Verona

Wednesday, March 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Sun Prairie Public Library - Community Room

1350 Linnerud Drive, Sun Prairie

Friday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Rosemary Garfoot Public Library – Community Room

2107 Julius Street, Cross Plains

If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this program, please call Dane County Emergency Management at 608-266-4330 at least three business days prior to the meeting.