Lincoln County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Every five (5) years municipalities and the County identify infrastructure, engineering, and education projects that will mitigate against natural disasters relevant to their jurisdiction. A detailed risk assessment is performed to inform which disasters are present in an area and assess the costs and probability of disasters. Most recently, Lincoln County EMA (LC EMA) and the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) have work with municipalities, citizens, and special districts to update the Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Participation in, and adoption of, the Plan by Lincoln County and municipalities, along with formal approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allow additional federal funding opportunities for hazard mitigation planning and projects.
As of 12/18/2025, the 2026 Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan has been "Approved Pending Adoption." LC EMA and LCRPC will be working with Select Boards of Lincoln County municipalities and special districts to adopt the Plan. Following the adoption of the Plan by all jurisdictions, a final copy will be provided here and to the jurisdictions.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE "APPROVED PENDING ADOPTION" 2026 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
LC EMA and LCRPC would like to thank all of those who contributed to the Plan!
Hazard Mitigation Plans, submitted and approved by FEMA, help states, counties, and municipalities identify vulnerable areas and populations that are particularly susceptible to severe impacts from hazards. By completing a Hazard Mitigation Plan, and regularly updating it, states, counties, and municipalities become eligible for funding for certain non-emergency disaster assistance and mitigation projects. This funding can be used to address previously developed mitigation strategies during the Hazard Mitigation Plan process.
Lincoln County has had a Hazard Mitigation Plan since 2016 and has completed a plan update every 5 years since the original plan was created. This has prompted Lincoln County towns and government to have regular conversations about the hazards, impacts, and mitigation plans each of our 19 towns experience. With the funding available to Lincoln County and its towns due to a consistently active Hazard Mitigation Plan, many municipalities have taken advantage of this increased funding to start, and complete, hazard mitigation projects before an emergency or disaster.
2026 HMP Update: Lincoln County EMA and Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) have been working with Local Emergency Managers and municipal officials in completing a variety of tasks since the Spring of 2025. Stakeholders have been asked to identify hazards in their community and mitigation efforts that could be taken or are planning to occur.