Local Hazard Mitigation Plans

Drafts for Review:

• Town of Starksboro: Full Draft 9/2024
• Town of Monkton: Full Draft 9-2024, 2 page Executive Summary (5/24)
• Town of Bristol: Full Draft 8-2024
• Town of Leicester: Full Draft 5-2024, & 2-page Executive Summary
• Town of Middlebury (2024): Full Draft, 3-2024

Currently in Progress:

• Town of Orwell
• Town of Starksboro
• Town of Monkton
• Town of Salisbury
• Town of Ferrisburgh
• Town of Bristol
• Town of Cornwall
• Town of Bridport

See the status of FEMA-approved LHMPs by viewing the Vermont Hazard Mitigation Plan Status map last updated 2/1/2023.

The Expanded Community Report on Vermont’s Flood Ready website also shows your community’s LHMP status. Having an approved and current LHMP is often the final step for gaining a 12.5% state ERAF reimbursement rate (in addition to 75% of cost reimbursement from FEMA).

• Visit the Expanded Community Report page

Here’s how the LHMP creation or update process generally works:

• The state annually applies for funding from the FEMA BRIC program and reaches out to Municipality with soon-to-expire LHMP’s
• If the Municipality accepts the funding (it requires a 25% match of cash or time), they put together a Request For Proposals (RFP)
• RFPs are posted on the State Bid Registry and ACRPC often re-posts them on our RFP webpage
• Consultants put together and submit a proposal that generally include a schedule of steps and a budget
• Once selection is made, Municipality puts together a draft contract for the selected consultant to sign
• Consultant facilitates the creation or update of the LHMP and submits it to the state and FEMA for approval.

All LHMPs must meet the planning elements listed in the Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool in order to receive FEMA approval.

More information about Resources, Process, and Funding for Local Hazard Mitigation Plans can be found on the Vermont Emergency Management website, here: https://vem.vermont.gov/plans/LHMP

Hazard-Specific Mitigation and Preparation Information

NOAA Storm Damage History Database: Vermont

Vermont State Hazard Mitigation Plan (2013 with 2023 update)