Guilford County Reschedules Virtual Hazard Mitigation Meeting to Feb. 3, 6 p.m.

Guilford County has rescheduled its virtual public information meeting on the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m., officials announced as winter weather disrupted county operations. The meeting offers residents a chance to learn about local hazard risks and to weigh in on strategies the county may use to reduce future disaster impacts.

“The virtual public information meeting on the Guilford County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m.,” the county release said. The county describes the plan this way: “The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies and assesses regional hazard risks for natural disasters and identifies strategies to minimize or manage those risks.” Residents are urged to participate; the release states that “Residents are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting to learn about the plan, ask questions, and submit comments for review, consideration, and potential modification of the plan.” The notice adds that “Residents can register to attend the meeting below.”

The rescheduling comes after winter storms forced changes to county services. “Due to snowy and icy road conditions, all general Guilford County services, operations, and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 2,” the county said. County offices were set to reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at a delayed hour: “Due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, all general Guilford County offices, services, operations, and facilities will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.” The county also advised that “For residents who have an appointment scheduled before 10 a.m. with the Guilford County Division of Public Health, please call to reschedule:”

For local residents, the meeting is more than a procedural briefing. Hazard mitigation plans can shape priorities for infrastructure, emergency response and grant funding, and public input can influence what actions the county pursues. While Guilford’s notice confirms registration is available, the release did not include the registration link or dial-in details; residents should check the county’s official communications for the registration portal and any materials that will be presented.

As context for how hazard mitigation processes can work elsewhere, the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management recently posted that “The second draft 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan has been released! The comment period for the second draft will be open until February 11th!” Philadelphia also defines the concept plainly: “Hazard mitigation is the act of reducing or eliminating the risk of natural, human-caused, or technological disasters.” That example illustrates the kinds of public review and deadlines communities often use, though Guilford County has not supplied a draft release schedule or formal comment deadline in the notice.

What comes next for readers: mark your calendar for Feb. 3 at 6 p.m., look for Guilford County’s registration information, and, if you had a public health appointment before 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, call to reschedule. Participation now can shape how Guilford prioritizes work on flooding, winter storms and other regional risks in the months ahead.