Emergency Management
Public Comment Review of the DRAFT Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
April 9th, 2025
The Town of Starksboro is seeking public comments on the draft Local Hazard Mitigation plan. The public comment period will run April 9th through April 23rd with discussion happening at the Selectboard meeting on April 15th. A copy of the draft plan is linked below and a copy can be found at the town office.
Please submit comments to Stephanie Magnan of SEAM Solutions at steph.magnan@seamsolutionsvermont.com.
The purpose of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is to identify local natural hazards that are a threat to the community, and outline mitigation actions to reduce vulnerability to these hazards. Maintaining an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan is one of the four requirements for Emergency Relief Assistance Fund (ERAF) status and is an eligibility requirement to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grants.
DRAFT Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Announcement
The Town of Starksboro is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying local hazards to aid in updating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
As mandated by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, all municipalities are required to complete a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan every 5 years to qualify for FEMA funding should a disaster occur. The plan aids in identifying threats and hazards such as flooding, winter storms, power failures, pandemics, cyber-attacks etc. and then determine mitigation efforts that can aid municipalities in reducing risk and recovery from natural, technological, and human-caused hazards.
The Town of Starksboro has begun the plan update process and is accepting input from Starksboro residents to help identify hazards that impact your community. Please contact Rebecca Elder at rebecca@starksborovt.org or 802-453-8117 with any input or questions. The current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan can be found on the town website for reference www.starksborovt.org/emergency-management
The Town of Starksboro engages in emergency management preparation in a number of ways. The Town Plan contains a variety of information related to overall planning in our community. In addition, there are some emergency-specific resources that are updated regularly.
Local Hazards Mitigation Plan (FEMA approval)
Local Emergency Management Plan (Regional approval)
Emergency Management Coordinator
Charlene Phelps