Hazard Mitigation & Flood Management Plan

How it works

The Town of New Shoreham says it developed a 2025 Hazard Mitigation & Flood Management Plan (HM&FMP) to strengthen resilience to natural hazards, especially flooding and hurricanes. The page explains that the plan updates and replaces the Town’s 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan and expands the focus on flood management. It was facilitated by Kim Jacobs, a civil engineer and resilience planning consultant, with guidance from an advisory committee made up of town staff, residents, and other stakeholders.

Why it matters

The Town says hazard mitigation is any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards. Flood management is described as a community-based effort to prevent or reduce the risk of flooding and create a more resilient community. The page says the plan can help:

• identify goals to prepare for changing hazards and vulnerabilities
• engage community and regional stakeholders and link local and regional planning efforts
• educate community members to increase personal safety and resiliency
• improve opportunities for mitigation funding

What homeowners get

This page does not offer a direct financial incentive, reimbursement, or service payment to homeowners. It is a planning document that may support future mitigation projects and funding opportunities.

Timing and status

The page says the 2025 HM&FMP has been reviewed and approved by FEMA.

Additional resources

The page links to the body, appendices, full document, and annual review for the plan, plus related preparedness and resilience resources from New Shoreham, RIEMA, RIDOH, and FEMA.