The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee of Chester has developed a comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan Update that identifies and prioritizes strategies to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards and climate change on our community.
Engage with the Draft Plan:
• Online Access: Review the draft plan.
• In-Person Review: Hard copies are available for review at the Town Hall located at 15 Middlefield Road, Chester, MA 01011.
Commentary Period: August 30, 2024 – September 13, 2024
How to Provide Feedback:
• Complete the Google Form (coming soon) or it is available in hard copy at the designated viewing locations.
Chester’s Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has developed this plan as a strategy for our Town against existing and future natural hazard threats and the evolving challenges posed by climate change. Implementation of this plan will significantly enhance our resilience to hazards such as flooding, snowstorms, high winds, and extreme temperatures.
Town officials and local stakeholders developed this plan with funding support from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approval, and Town adoption, of the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update allows the Town to pursue pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation grant opportunities.
For Further Inquiries:
• Donald F. Humason, Jr., Town Administrator
• Phone: 413-354-7760
• Email: [email protected]
Public engagement lies at the core of our Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. It is imperative that this plan reflects the diverse perspectives and priorities of our community members as we move to mitigate risks posed by natural hazards and climate change.
The Town looks forward to a collaborative effort in building a resilient and secure future!