The City of Philadelphia is seeking input from residents to shape the 2025 Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), which focuses on addressing disasters like floods and hazardous materials releases. The City of Philadelphia is actively encouraging public feedback to ensure the plan reflects the needs and experiences of the communities it serves.
According to the City of Philadelphia, the HMP aims to improve strategies for reducing long-term risks and recovering from catastrophic events. The city stresses that local knowledge is crucial, highlighting that residents' understanding of their neighborhoods, hazards, risks, and community needs is key to developing more effective mitigation strategies. Residents can attend a public draft plan review meeting on Monday next week in person at Skyline Room, Parkway Central Library 4th Floor 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or on Tuesday next week virtually. Registration is available for the virtual meeting to ensure your voice is heard.
By providing feedback on the HMP, residents are helping to create a more resilient community. The city's goal is to ensure the plan is inclusive and adaptable, taking into account diverse perspectives and community challenges.
Engaging in the HMP review process also helps residents become more prepared for potential hazards. The City of Philadelphia believes that participating in the planning process helps residents become more aware of and prepared for potential hazards. If unable to attend the meetings, residents can access the draft plan and comment form online. For questions, the City of Philadelphia offers a direct contact through email at [email protected].
