MENDOCINO CO., 4/17/26 — The 2026 draft of Mendocino County’s multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan is out for public review, and comments can be made through Monday, April 20. The plan is meant to reduce risks long-term and to improve community resilience across multiple hazards. Residents, businesses, and community stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the plan. According to the county, community input is critical to ensure the plan reflects local priorities and knowledge.
The plan must be updated and approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) every five years to keep it current—and to maintain the county’s eligibility for grants to reduce hazards and emergency funding. The plan identifies vulnerabilities to hazards such as wildfires, flooding, drought, earthquakes, tsunamis and severe weather events, and outlines actions to strengthen community resilience, protect lives and property and reduce the costs of long-term recovery.
The plan covers the entire county, including unincorporated communities and the cities of Fort Bragg, Point Arena, Ukiah and Willits, plus some special districts such as the Covelo Fire Protection District and the Mendocino County Office of Education. The plan is a collaborative effort involving county departments, local agencies, tribal partners and community stakeholders.
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