The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is collaborating with 25 local jurisdictions to update the Humboldt County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and invites you to share your input.

The updated plan advances the county’s ongoing efforts to reduce potential risks from natural disasters. Originally developed in 2007, the hazard mitigation plan is regularly updated to stay current, comply with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act and maintain the county’s eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding. The last update was in 2019, and the 2025 plan continues this work by outlining resources, information and strategies to enhance disaster preparedness and reduce risks from natural hazards.

It is no secret that natural disasters regularly impact the North Coast. From winter storms to floods, earthquakes, fires and landslides, residents continue to be affected throughout the year by natural disasters. In order to create a hazard mitigation plan that meets the needs of the community, Humboldt County OES is collaborating with local cities, tribal governments and invested parties, municipalities, agencies and community members to update the hazard mitigation plan.

Share Your Input

The county invites all interested community members to fill out the Humboldt County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey. Humboldt County residents are encouraged to share their input and priorities to help the identify solutions that align with the public’s needs.

The survey is available online at humboldtgov.org/HazardMitigation and will be open until Monday, March 24 at 8 p.m. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain confidential.

The survey results will be reviewed and appropriate feedback from the community will be incorporated in the 2025 LHMP. The updated Humboldt County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is anticipated to be submitted to FEMA for approval in summer 2025.

For more information on future public engagement opportunities regarding the LHMP, please email OES@co.humboldt.ca.us, call 707-268-2500 or visit humboldtgov.org/HazardMitigation.

Be Prepared

It is important for individuals, families, neighborhoods, businesses and governments to work together to reduce and prepare for the devastating impacts of disasters. Starting a conversation with your loved ones today can help you to take more actions to prepare. For emergency preparedness tips and resources, please visit humboldtgov.org/prepare.

Sign Up for Humboldt Alert

Humboldt County residents are encouraged to sign up for Humboldt Alert to receive local emergency notifications, including information regarding evacuations and emergency sheltering in the event of a disaster. Residents can sign up by going to humboldtgov.org/alert.

For more information on Humboldt County OES, please visit humboldtgov.org/OES, follow @HumCoOES on Facebook and X or call 707-268-2500.