Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Services

Glynn County is a coastal Georgia community with a diverse and complex hazard profile that includes: Hurricanes and tropical storms Storm surge Coastal and inland flooding Tornadoes and severe weather Wildfire and wildland-urban interface risks Hazardous materials transportation incidents Industrial and port-related hazards Infrastructure failures Public health emergencies Other natural and human-caused hazards The County contains significant critical infrastructure and economic assets including: Port and maritime operations Coastal evacuation routes Causeways and bridge infrastructure Healthcare facilities Water and wastewater infrastructure Utilities and energy systems Tourism and hospitality centers Environmentally sensitive coastal and marsh areas The updated Hazard Mitigation Plan shall support: Long-term community resilience Infrastructure protection Grant funding eligibility Intergovernmental coordination Operational planning integration Recovery and continuity planning Risk-informed decision making The County desires a mitigation strategy that is practical, implementable, and tailored specifically to the operational and geographic realities of Glynn County and participating jurisdictions. Due to Glynn County's coastal location and unique hazard profile, the Hazard Mitigation Plan update shall place specific emphasis on: Coastal storm surge and hurricane impacts Flooding and drainage vulnerabilities Evacuation route resilience Sea level and coastal resilience considerations Wildland-urban interface and wildfire risks Hazardous materials transportation and industrial hazards Port and maritime-related risks Critical infrastructure protection Utility continuity and infrastructure resilience Economic and tourism-related impacts associated with disasters