Public Participation in Hazard Mitigation Planning
Slippery Rock University |
| SRU DRU/HAZARD
MITIGATION PLANNING PROCESS |
View Press Release: Press Release - Hazard Mitigation Plan
A disaster-resistant university (DRU) hazard mitigation
plan is a plan that identifies actions a community can take to
reduce or eliminate the loss of life and property damage that
results from natural and human-caused hazards. It is a component of
comprehensive planning that can help create a safe and sustainable
community.
Although the plan is being developed by the university,
participation in this plan is still required by groups within the
university and surrounding community under the provisions of the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
| R E G U L A T O
R Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S |
- Per 44 CFR §201.6(b), the planning process shall include:
"(1) An opportunity for public comment on the plan
during drafting stage and prior to plan approval...
(2) Input includes neighboring communities, local and regional
agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, and agencies
having authority to regulate development including businesses,
academia and other private and non-profit
interests..."
- Per §201.6(c)(1), the plan must document "the planning process
used to develop the plan, including how it was prepared, who was
involved in the process, and how the public was involved."
| I M P L E M E N
T A T I O N |
Slippery Rock University will begin this process by forming a
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, which includes various
groups, including:
- EHS Director
- Public Safety Manager
- Facilities Operations Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Risk Manager
FEMA recommends that this Committee obtain official recognition
(i.e., from the President or Council of Trustees). The Committee
should then periodically communicate the status of the planning
process to the following stakeholders:
- Students,
- Faculty,
- Staff,
- County emergency management agency,
- County or township/borough planning agency,
- Neighboring community, and
- Other interested parties.
This communication can take a variety of forms, including:
- Postings on university web site;
- Development of a "blog";
- Presentations to other campus communities;
- Public meetings at the university;
- Press releases to the media; or
- Mailings (e.g., newsletters or other informational
packages).
Whatever steps are taken in the communication process, they
should be documented (along with any stakeholder comments) in the
SRU Hazard Mitigation Plan. On all public correspondence, the
Committee chairperson will be identified as the contact for more
information regarding this process.
Please consider participating in the SRU Study by clicking
on the link below to go to the survey. For additional information,
contact:
Dr. John Bonando
Assistant Vice President for Student Services
Email: john.bonando@sru.edu
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