The City of Santa Fe announced on May 18 that it is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and is inviting residents, organizations, businesses, and stakeholders to participate in the process. The city will hold a virtual public workshop on June 3 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to gather feedback and discuss the plan’s development.
The Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies vulnerabilities to natural and human-caused hazards in Santa Fe and outlines actions aimed at reducing disaster impacts, minimizing property damage, and preventing loss of life. The plan is updated every five years in accordance with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
During the virtual workshop, participants will receive an overview of hazard mitigation planning efforts in Santa Fe. The agenda includes introductions, hazard identification and risk assessment, discussion of mitigation strategies, a project schedule review, next steps for the update process, as well as opportunities for questions and community discussion. The meeting will be recorded for later viewing on the City’s YouTube page.
Community members are also encouraged to complete an online survey designed to collect public input that will help guide future disaster risk reduction strategies reflecting local needs. Those interested can access both the workshop link and survey through official city communications.
Questions about the plan or participation may be directed to Kyle Morgan, Emergency Management Department Director at oem@santafenm.gov. Broader involvement from residents is seen as essential for ensuring that priorities identified during this process address risks faced by all parts of Santa Fe.
