TO: Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
FROM: Andrew Butler – District Engineer
REPORT BY: Andrew Butler – District Engineer
SUBJECT: Adoption of the Napa County 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
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RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution adopting the Napa County 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, including Volume 1 and the Volume 2 Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) Annex. (No Fiscal Impact; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Napa County 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) Update (the “Plan”) provides a comprehensive strategy to reduce the impacts of natural hazards such as earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, drought, and severe weather events. The Plan serves as a five-year roadmap for coordinated hazard mitigation actions among District, Napa County, and other planning partners.
Adoption of this Plan ensures that District and participating jurisdictions remain eligible for federal hazard mitigation grant funding administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including programs such as Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA). Adoption also fulfills the planning requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000).
The Plan includes a countywide risk assessment and mitigation strategy and identifies 136 mitigation actions to reduce hazard risks across the Napa County planning area.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Hazard mitigation refers to sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to people and property from natural hazards. Examples include infrastructure improvements, regulatory updates, natural resource protection projects, and community preparedness initiatives.
Federal regulations require local governments to maintain an approved hazard mitigation plan to remain eligible for FEMA mitigation funding. The DMA 2000 established this requirement and directs...
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