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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN (FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & HOMELAND SECURITY)
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WHEREAS, Franklin County has a history of experiencing damage from flooding, tornadoes, severe summer weather, severe winter weather, and other hazards resulting in property loss, loss of life, economic hardship, and threats to public health and safety; and,
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan has been updated after more than a year of research and work done by Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security and representatives of various local governmental agencies and stakeholder organizations; and,
WHEREAS, the plan recommends many mitigation actions submitted by local jurisdictions designed to mitigate the impacts of the natural hazards on the people and property of Franklin County; and,
WHEREAS, adoption of this natural hazards mitigation plan is a show of support for continued natural hazards mitigation and a condition of eligibility to receive federal mitigation funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO
Section 1. That the Council of the City of Gahanna, State of Ohio does hereby adopt the Franklin County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect after passage by Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.