Douglas County residents have a chance to influence the blueprint for disaster resilience in their community as officials prepare to update the region’s Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2026. A public meeting is set for residents to voice their concerns and provide input on the risks posed by local hazards, such as wildfires, floods, and drought, and the strategies needed to reduce or eliminate those risks.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 100 Third St in Castle Rock. During this gathering, emergency management experts from Douglas County will lay out their current risk assessment findings and discuss characteristics of an effective Hazard Mitigation Plan. The county staff is counting on public input to refine their plan addressing the specific concerns and experiences shared by those most familiar with the area's vulnerabilities, the residents themselves.
According to Douglas County, attendees of the meeting can expect a two-way dialogue with the experts in charge of emergency management. The objective is to draw on the local knowledge to pinpoint areas of the existing plan that require updates or action to protect the community effectively.
