Legislation Details

File #: 26-3201    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 5/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request by the County Judge for adoption of a resolution to update the Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as approved by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Attachments: 1. Backup - Order, Mitigation Plan Adoption.pdf

Primary Department: County Judge

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the County Judge for adoption of a resolution to update the Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as approved by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Background and Discussion:

The Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed to assist county and local officials protect life and property by reducing long-term vulnerability and future potential losses to property that result from natural hazards.  Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations Title 44 Part 201.6, Harris County is required to review and revise its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, provide opportunities for public comment, and resubmit it for State and Federal approval every 5 years in order to maintain eligibility for mitigation grant funding.

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.

County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.

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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

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Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): R3: Strengthen the County’s emergency response function.

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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5-19-2020

Supp. Item # 5

Approve the resolution to adopt the updated Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Kristina Clark, Planning Supervisor, Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

 

Attachments (if applicable): Order