Franklin County is undertaking a critical initiative to enhance the safety and resilience of our community through the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). This plan is aimed at identifying potential natural and human-caused hazards and implementing measures to mitigate their impact on our residents, businesses, and infrastructure. We invite you to learn more about the HMP and to actively participate in its development.

Complete the Community Survey:

Share your thoughts and concerns through our upcoming survey, which will help shape the priorities of the HMP.

What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan?

A Hazard Mitigation Plan is a strategic roadmap that helps communities like Franklin County identify potential natural and human-caused hazards and outlines actions to minimize their impact. This plan is designed to protect our residents, businesses, and infrastructure by reducing the risks associated with disasters such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and more.

Why does the HMP matter?

Developing a HMP is crucial for several reasons:

Protecting Lives and Property: The plan helps us identify and address potential hazards before they cause harm.
Cost-Effective Disaster Management: By planning ahead, we can reduce the financial impact of disasters on our community.
Securing Federal Assistance: An approved HMP makes Franklin County eligible for certain types of federal funding for disaster recovery and preparedness.
Building a Resilient Community: The plan assures we are better prepared to face future challenges and bounce back quickly from disasters.

How You Can Get Involved

Your input is vital to the success of Franklin County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. We want to hear from you about the hazards that concern you the most and the strategies you believe should be prioritized.

Attend Public Workshops:

Join us for a series of workshops where you can learn more about the HMP, provide feedback, and participate in interactive discussions.

October 1st: 1011 E. Ainsworth Street, Pasco, WA 99301 – 10 a.m. to Noon
October 1st: 1011 E. Ainsworth Street, Pasco, WA 99301 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
October 2nd: 104 E. Adams Street, Connell, WA 99326 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (during Connell’s City Council Meeting)

Review and Comment on the Draft Plan:

Once the draft HMP is available, you’ll have the opportunity to review it and provide feedback to ensure it reflects the community’s needs.

Stay Informed:

Visit this page regularly and follow us on social media for updates on the planning process, meeting announcements and more ways to get involved.

Why Your Participation is Important

This is our community’s plan, and your voice will help ensure it truly represents the priorities and concerns of Franklin County residents. By participating, you’re helping to build a safer, stronger Franklin County that is better prepared for whatever the future may bring.

For more information or to get involved, please contact Jordan Hanes at (509) 546-5848 or email jhanes@franklincountywa.gov

Franklin County Hazard Mitigation Plan