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Fulton seeks public input on hazard mitigation plan update

September 17, 2020 Atlanta: Peter Von Wismar walks back up his driveway after putting the recyclables out curbside where Peachtree Battle had to be closed at Woodward Way after Peachtree Creek rose from its banks in Atlanta. Remnants of Hurricane Sally, that downgraded to a tropical depression, moved through North Georgia on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Heavy rain and flooding brought trees down and made a mess of the Thursday morning commute and knocked out power to thousands. By mid-day, Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties received between 2 and 4 inches of rain, and the Southside, between 1 and 3 inches. Areas like this would be identified in Fulton's updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

Credit: JOHN SPINK / AJC

Credit: JOHN SPINK / AJC

September 17, 2020 Atlanta: Peter Von Wismar walks back up his driveway after putting the recyclables out curbside where Peachtree Battle had to be closed at Woodward Way after Peachtree Creek rose from its banks in Atlanta. Remnants of Hurricane Sally, that downgraded to a tropical depression, moved through North Georgia on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Heavy rain and flooding brought trees down and made a mess of the Thursday morning commute and knocked out power to thousands. By mid-day, Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties received between 2 and 4 inches of rain, and the Southside, between 1 and 3 inches. Areas like this would be identified in Fulton's updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)
By Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Oct 12, 2021

Every five years, Fulton County is required to update their Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan works to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life or property from natural, technological and human-caused hazards.

Potential disasters the county has looked at previously include dam failure, drought, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes and other severe weather, as well as risks to the watershed.

Based on public input, identified risks, and available capabilities, the county will develop mitigation goals and objectives as part of a strategy for avoiding losses due to these potential hazards.

Fulton county is seeking the public’s input on hazards that impact the area at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct.18, via Zoom.

Register in advance to attend: www.bit.ly/3hXrO7d.

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