​Hazard Mitigation is sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to life and property from hazards. Resilience is the capacity of individuals, communities, businesses, institutions, and governments to adapt to changing conditions and to prepare for, withstand, and rapidly recover from disruptions to everyday life, such as hazard events.  

The purpose of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is to prevent or reduce loss of life and injury as well as limit damage costs from various hazards through the development of mitigation methods which lessen or eliminate future damage.

This is accomplished by reviewing, assessing, and updating the County's  vulnerabilities to natural hazards. The result of the assessment will be short-term and long-term strategies that address hazards identified in the plan.  These strategies aim to prevent future damage and loss of life to Somerset County's residents and businesses.