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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Natalie E. Wiza, Emergency Management Coordinator
DATE: August 30, 2024
SUBJECT:
Requesting the adoption of the 2024 Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
PURPOSE:
Adoption of the 2024 Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan will allow the City of Aurora to (1) ensure Aurora can qualify for federal funding before and after a disaster occurs, (2) identify and analyze threats and hazards within the city, (3) develop strategies to ensure a collaborative and comprehensive approach to mitigation, (4) develop intergovernmental partnerships, and (5) gain public insight and information, increasing resident knowledge, and increasing city preparedness against natural threats and hazards.
BACKGROUND:
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, is intended to, "reduce the loss of life and property, human suffering, economic disruption, and disaster assistance costs resulting from natural disasters." Under this legislation, state, tribal, and local governments must develop a natural hazard mitigation plan as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance through the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs.
DISCUSSION:
This natural hazard mitigation plan is a community-driven, living document encouraging the community and government to integrate mitigation measures with day-to-day decision-making regarding land use planning, floodplain management, site design, and other functions. The 2024 Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is an investment in Aurora's future, safety, and sustainability allowing us to act now to reduce impacts of natural disasters and the changing climate.
The City of Aurora has adopted the Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan since 2003, and history shows that natural hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of risk reduction activities can significantly reduce the physical, fin...
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