Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
LaMoure County has completed a draft of its new Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP). Like other North Dakota communities, LaMoure County is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards such as tornadoes, severe winter storms, drought, and extreme temperatures, which can threaten life and property. Planning and mitigating for natural disasters can reduce the impact from future events and increase community resilience. This plan helps to identify and prioritize those projects. The plan includes LaMoure County and the Cities of Berlin, Dickey, Edgeley, Jud, Kulm, LaMoure, Marion, and Verona.
The plan is approved in 2026 and will be used through 2031 and will be available for viewing at the Emergency Manager’s office.
FEMA Requirements
FEMA requires state, tribal, territorial, and local governments to develop and adopt hazard mitigation plans as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for mitigation projects. Jurisdictions must update their hazard mitigation plans and re-submit them for FEMA approval every five years to maintain eligibility.