Eric Smith

City of Gloucester Hazard Mitigation Plan

This document presents the City of Gloucester's Hazard Mitigation Plan, which serves as a long-term strategy to reduce or eliminate the loss of life, injury, and property damage from natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The plan's strategic direction focuses on preventing loss of life and property, securing funding for hazard mitigation measures, integrating mitigation planning across municipal departments, protecting public infrastructure, fostering collaboration with the business community and regional partners, ensuring future development complies with safety standards, and educating the public on hazard preparedness. The overarching vision is to enhance the city's resilience and preparedness against natural disasters.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.