The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is updating the Humboldt County Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and invites you to review the draft plan and share your input.
The updated plan advances the county’s ongoing work 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. Humboldt County OES is collaborating with local cities, Tribal governments and invested parties, municipalities, agencies and community members to update the hazard mitigation plan and reduce the risks local communities face from natural disasters.
Community input is critical in order to create a plan that meets the public’s needs.
Share Your Input
The county invites all interested community members to review the draft Humboldt County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The draft plan and public review submission form is available online at humboldtgov.org/HazardMitigation and will be open until Friday, May 30. Your responses will remain confidential.
Public input received will be reviewed and appropriate feedback from the community will be incorporated in the 2025 HMP. The updated plan is currently expected to be ready to be submitted to FEMA for approval this summer.
For more information on future public engagement opportunities regarding the HMP, 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.