You are invited to the community stakeholder meeting for the update to the Rock Island County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) contracted with Bi-State Regional Commission to update of the 2026 County Hazard Mitigation Plan. In addition to Rock Island County, the EMA, schools, and the local jurisdiction representatives, the planning process requires the opportunity for input from a broad range of stakeholders and neighboring jurisdictions.
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The plan will meet the requirements of the Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide (the Guide) and Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for FEMA approval. An approved, adopted mitigation plan is a gateway to apply for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) and High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) grant programs. FEMA requires local governments develop and submit mitigation plans as a condition of receiving these grants and plans must be updated every 5 years in order to remain eligible. The primary legal authority for mitigation is derived from the Stafford Act, as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Section 322 of the Stafford Act specifically addresses mitigation planning. This establishes the requirement that state and local governments prepare hazard mitigation plans as a precondition for receiving FEMA grants for mitigation projects.
This meeting will be held via Zoom on October 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. To secure a link or call-in information to participate in the meeting visit www.bistateonline.org, click on “Planning/Other Programs” and select Hazard Mitigation. You may also contact Bob Graff, Director of Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency (309-558-3830)