James B. Russum

Kent County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026-2030

This Hazard Mitigation Plan update for Kent County identifies, assesses, and reduces long-term risks from natural hazards to people, property, infrastructure, and the local economy. The plan evaluates eleven natural hazards, prioritizing flooding, extreme temperatures, severe winter weather, and emerging infectious diseases. It aims to align local priorities with state and federal guidance to provide a clear, actionable framework for risk reduction over the next five-year planning cycle.