Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Response

How it works

Guilford County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies potential local hazards and the actions needed to reduce property damage and personal injury from disasters. The page specifically names floods, tornadoes, and ice storms as examples of the kinds of events covered.

The county says the plan is required for eligibility to receive state and federal funds for mitigation projects and post-disaster clean up and relief. It also says this requirement highlights the importance of evaluating risks and implementing measures that can prevent or minimize impacts from disastrous events.

What the service covers

This page is about planning, preparedness, mitigation, and disaster response information. Guilford County Emergency Management works countywide and with towns during local emergencies. The page also directs residents to register for Ready Guilford, an emergency notification service.

The page further notes that a disaster period can last from one hour to days or even weeks, and says everyone should be prepared to survive on their own for at least one week after an event. It points residents to Ready.gov for disaster mitigation, response, and preparedness information.

Where to find the plan

The page links residents to the Guilford County Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation Page for a copy of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and annual update.

Timing and deadlines

No application deadline, funding deadline, or opening/closing date is stated on the page.

Important note

The page reviewed does not state any homeowner funding amount, matching requirement, or reimbursement process.