Orange County Regional Water & Wastewater Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

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The City of Westminster and 17 other water and wastewater utilities throughout Orange County have initiated an update to the 2019 Orange County Regional Water & Wastewater Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). Facilitated by the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), The MJHMP provides a framework for water and wastewater utilities in Orange County to reduce their vulnerability to the impacts of natural and man-made hazard events such as earthquakes, flooding, and hazardous materials spills.

2019 Orange County Regional Water and Wastewater Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

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What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan?
A Hazard Mitigation Plan is a framework that guides communities in making decisions and developing policies to reduce or eliminate risk to life and property. The plan identifies the types of hazards that threaten the City of Westminster, evaluates our vulnerability to those threats, and outlines a strategy to reduce or eliminate the risk posed by future threats.
Why is the plan important?
The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) requires state and local governments have an approved hazard mitigation plan in order to be eligible for and receive FEMA hazard mitigation funds. Receipt of these funds can be critical to implementation of identified hazard mitigation programs. The City of Westminster is committed to reducing disaster impacts and maintaining eligibility for federal mitigation grant funding.
What goes into a Hazard Mitigation Plan?
A hazard mitigation plan assesses the community’s risks and vulnerabilities to hazard events such as earthquakes, flooding, and wildfire. The plan includes a set of goals related to the overall goal of hazard mitigation planning and mitigation measures that will serve to advance the plan goals.

This plan focuses on water and wastewater facilities in Orange County and identifies mitigation actions to reduce the impact of natural and manmade hazards on these critical facilities.
How can residents be involved in the planning process?
Public participation in the process is imperative as it helps raise awareness of the hazards Westminster residents face in Orange County and the actions needed to mitigate those hazards. By participating in the process, you will be taking time to consider the hazards in our community, the impact of those hazards on life and property, necessary actions to reduce impacts, and the priority those actions should take. The City of Westminster will consider all input from the public and integrate it into the plan where appropriate. Opportunities for the community to provide input, ask questions, and review/comment on draft documents will be provided throughout the planning process. Your comments, questions, ideas, and concerns will have a significant role in the plan’s preparation.