Guilford County to Hold Final Public Meeting on FEMA-Approved Hazard Mitigation Plan

Guilford County will host a final public information meeting on Monday, Feb. 2 at 6:00 p.m. to present its FEMA-approved Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and allow residents to review plan details, ask questions, and submit comments. The meeting is virtual and is the last scheduled public opportunity to weigh in following federal approval.

The county announced Jan. 22 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the document. The plan assesses regional risks from natural hazards and identifies strategies to reduce or manage those risks across multiple local jurisdictions within Guilford County. County officials framed the meeting as a chance for residents and community stakeholders to examine how the plan addresses local vulnerabilities and priorities.

Residents interested in participating must register through the project website linked in the county press release. The county also encouraged registration for GEANI emergency alerts so households can receive timely notifications about the meeting and about future hazard-related notices. Contact information for the county communications director was provided in the announcement for those who need assistance with registration or who require alternative ways to submit comments.

The plan is multi-jurisdictional in scope, meaning it coordinates hazard assessment and mitigation strategies across municipalities and unincorporated areas in Guilford County. That coordinated approach is intended to align local projects and planning decisions, provide a common basis for public input, and clarify countywide priorities for reducing exposure to natural hazards. For residents, the plan's practical implications include clearer information on local risk reduction measures and how individual neighborhoods may be affected by proposed mitigation actions.

The meeting structure will allow attendees to review sections of the mitigation plan, raise questions about identified risks and proposed strategies, and submit formal comments for the record. Those who cannot attend the virtual session are directed to the project website for materials and instructions on submitting written comments.

This final meeting marks the close of the formal public comment period before the plan moves forward as the county’s FEMA-approved mitigation framework. For Guilford County households, the outcome will influence how local authorities prioritize investments and outreach around hazard preparedness in the coming years, and it is the community’s last scheduled chance to shape those priorities before the plan advances.