1120 2024 WC-MHMP

 Press Room

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2024

Winnebago County is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to update the Winnebago County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (WC-MHMP).FEMA requires the County to update the WC-MHMP every five years.An open public involvement process is required by FEMA to develop and effective plan.

A Public Meeting for the WC-MHMP will be held during the Winnebago County's Public Works Committee meeting at 5:00 P.M. on December 3, 2024, in Room 510 of the County Administration Building located at 404 Elm Street, Rockford, IL 61101.

Public participation is encouraged.Winnebago County is working with the Region 1 Planning Council (RPC) to update the WC-MHMP.Those interested are invited to view the proposed MHMP changes on RPC's weblink:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aAUgKPJ_cbzE0w5NAZHXziB9YHO8BUGO/view?usp=sharing 

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Winnebago County Highway Department

Attention: Sean Von Bergen, P.E., CFM, Assistant County Engineer

424 N. Springfield Ave.

Rockford, IL 61101