Hazard Mitigation Committee 2023

The Hopkinton Hazard Mitigation Committee is meeting to update the Hopkinton Hazard Mitigation Plan 2017. Every 5 years, the Plan must be updated and approved to current requirements to ensure the Town’s continued eligibility for federal disaster recovery and mitigation grant project funding. Recent past and potential natural disasters, severe weather events, and other hazard events will be assessed, and critical facilities and vulnerable areas and populations will be identified. The Committee will review existing mitigation capabilities and develop long-term risk reduction mitigation actions to help alleviate the impact of these events to Hopkinton’s people, buildings, and property.  

The Hopkinton Hazard Mitigation Committee meets regularly (check the Town calendar for meeting dates)  at 1:00 PM at Click to Join by Computer/ Laptop/ Tablet/ Smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87479219870 Webinar ID: 874 7921 9870 or Telephone (Toll Call) Dial US +1 646 558 8656  or +1 646 931 3860. A live, in-person meeting will be concurrently held at the Contoocook Fire Station, 9 Pine Street, Hopkinton for the interested public.

The draft Hopkinton Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2023 document is anticipated to be completed before the end of the year. All unique perspectives from stakeholders, engaged citizens, businesses, and organizations are welcomed, and everyone is invited to attend and participate in the Hazard Mitigation Committee’s discussion and decision making. For more information, contact Jeff Yale, Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director, at 603.731.9034 or firechief@hopkinton-nh.gov.