Every five years, the county is required to complete and file with the state and FEMA a hazard mitigation plan. The goal is to increase education and awareness around threats and hazards, build partnerships for risk reduction between governments and with the private sector, and identify the greatest risks and vulnerabilities. It is also important to note that having a FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan is a condition for receiving certain types of funding from the federal government.
Input from local governments, residents and business representatives is an important part of this process. The LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) is working with Oakland County on this process. Follow this link to take the survey: http://oakland.preparedness.sgizmo.com/s3/