Keeping residents and officials prepared in the event of future natural disasters was the premise behind Hays County Commissioners’ approval of an update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP).
The plan, which was approved by a 4-0 vote Jan. 16, will also help the county obtain federal grants in the event of future disasters.
Hazard Mitigation project grants are administered through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to cities that qualify.
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