MENDOCINO CO., 9/26/25 — County hazard mitigation plans are mandated by federal law, and every five years the plans must be updated to reflect a changing landscape of natural hazards.
Such plans, vetted by the state, are required for the county and its communities to be eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency grants and aid. Engaging the public in creating a localized plan is vital—and that’s where the county’s survey comes in.
Residents are asked to take the survey at bit.ly/MendoHMP. Results will be shared with the county’s core planning team to guide them in updating the county’s plan. Through the survey, residents can identify risks and recommend ways to reduce local vulnerability to hazards.
The update will cover the following hazards:
- Coastal Hazards: Coastal Flooding, Sea-Level Rise, and Erosion
- Dam and levee incident
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Extreme cold or freeze
- Extreme heat
- Floods
- Landslides, Rock Falls, & Debris Flows
- Severe storms
- Tsunamis
- Wildfire
This plan applies to all of Mendocino County, including the unincorporated county and the cities of Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Ukiah, and Willits. It also includes special districts, including the Covelo Fire Protection District, the Mendocino County Office of Education, the Noyo Harbor District, and Redwood Coast Fire.
The survey closes Oct. 19, 2025.
For more information, contact the Office of Emergency Services at (707) 234-6398 or OES@mendocinocounty.gov.