Pembroke Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2016 Begins

The town of Pembroke’s Hazard Mitigation Committee will soon be meeting to begin its work to update the Pembroke Hazard Mitigation Plan, according to a press statement.

Every five years, the plan must be updated to ensure the town’s eligibility for federal reimbursable recovery and pre‐disaster grant funding. Past and potential natural disasters and other hazard events will be reviewed and assessed, and critical facilities and vulnerable areas and populations will be identified.

The committee will identify existing strategies and develop mitigation actions to reduce the impact of these hazards to Pembroke’s people, buildings, and property.

The Committee will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Pembroke Safety Center Meeting Room, 247 Pembroke St. in Pembroke. Additional meetings will be scheduled at this time.

The draft Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2016 is anticipated to be completed in spring 2016. All unique perspectives from engaged citizens, businesses, and organizations are invited to attend and participate in hazard mitigation discussion and decision‐making.

For more information, contact Harold Paulsen, Pembroke Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director, at 603-485-3621 x2251 or hpaulsen@pembroke‐nh.com.