City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 6, 2023
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
FROM: COREY SMEDLEY, FIRE CHIEF
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Consideration of a Resolution to Adopt the 2022 Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan and City of Alexandria Annex.[ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Should City Council adopt an updated hazard mitigation plan to remain eligible for state and federal disaster assistance and hazard mitigation funding?
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopt the 2022 Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan including the City of Alexandria Annex.
BACKGROUND: The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and Code of Virginia (Sec. 44-146.19) authorizes and requires each political subdivision within the Commonwealth to be responsible for local disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, as amended, requires that local government develop, adopt, and update natural hazard mitigation plans to receive certain federal assistance. The Code of Virginia requires City Council approval of the plan.
DISCUSSION: Staff representatives from 21 counties, independent cities and incorporated towns in Northern Virginia (NOVA) met from January 2021 to February 2023 to review and update the Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan which also includes a specific local Mitigation Action Plan for each participating jurisdiction. Throughout the planning process, each locality solicited plan feedback from their local stakeholders including members of the public. Stakeholders were asked to provide insight into how their agencies/organizations engaged in mitigation and planning efforts, along with input and information on the hazards facing the jurisdictions and the NOVA region. Once the plan draft was completed and approved by all jurisdictions the Virginia Depart...
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