Gratiot County

The Steering Workgroup conducted a kickoff meeting to review the Project Management Plan, including objectives and schedule. Key discussions involved refining the list of hazards to focus on nine natural hazards relevant to Gratiot County, as recognized by the National Risk Index, to align with the Local Mitigation Planning Handbook. The group addressed strategies for hazard mitigation, reviewed concluding materials, and planned for future public outreach strategies to support the risk assessment process.

The committee reviewed the Financial Administrator's report, covering cash balances, the check register, and revenue and expenditure reports. Additionally, the Treasurer's report was presented, which included discussions on investments, revenue, significant payments or receipts, and fund transfers. The meeting concluded by adjourning to the regular commission meeting.

The Finance Committee of the Whole reviewed several financial reports, including cash balances, the checks register, and the revenue and expenditure report. The Treasurer provided an update on investments and revenue, covering significant payments, receipts, and fund transfers. Other financial business was addressed before the committee moved to adjourn and return to the regular commission meeting.

The committee meeting addressed financial oversight including the Financial Administrator's report on cash balances, the check register, and revenue and expenditure reports. Additionally, the Treasurer presented a report concerning investment activities, revenue updates, and significant fund transfers. Other financial business was reviewed followed by a brief period for public comment.

This document outlines the hazard identification update for the Gratiot County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2027. It reviews previously identified hazards from the 2020 plan and prioritizes natural hazards based on FEMA's National Risk Index. The updated list includes Dam Failure, Drought, Extreme Temperatures, Flood, Severe Weather, Severe Wind, Tornado, Wildfire, and Winter Weather, with potential future inclusion of human-caused hazards to comply with EMAP standards.