Click Here to Take the Survey!
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is collaborating with 25 local 
jurisdictions to update the Humboldt County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 
(LHMP) and invites you to share your input.
The updated plan advances the county’s ongoing efforts to reduce potential risks from natural 
disasters. Originally developed in 2007, the hazard mitigation plan is regularly updated to stay 
current, comply with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act and maintain the county’s eligibility for 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding. The last update was in 2019, and the 2025 plan 
continues this work by outlining resources, information and strategies to enhance disaster 
preparedness and reduce risks from natural hazards.

It is no secret that natural disasters regularly impact the North Coast. From winter storms to 
floods, earthquakes, fires and landslides, residents continue to be affected throughout the year by 
natural disasters. In order to create a hazard mitigation plan that meets the needs of the 
community, Humboldt County OES is collaborating with local cities, tribal governments and invested 
parties, municipalities, agencies and community members to update the hazard mitigation plan.

Share Your Input
The county invites all interested community members to fill out the Humboldt County Multi- 
Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey. Humboldt County residents are encouraged to share 
their input and priorities to help the identify solutions that align with the public’s needs.

The survey is available online at humboldtgov.org/HazardMitigation and will be open until Monday, 
March 24 at 8 p.m. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and all responses 
will remain confidential.

The survey results will be reviewed and appropriate feedback from the community will be 
incorporated in the 2025 LHMP. The updated Humboldt County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard 
Mitigation Plan is anticipated to be submitted to FEMA for approval in summer 2025.
For more information on future public engagement opportunities regarding the LHMP, please email 
OES@co.humboldt.ca.us, call 707-268-2500 or visit
humboldtgov.org/HazardMitigation.

Be Prepared
It is important for individuals, families, neighborhoods, businesses and governments to work 
together to reduce and prepare for the devastating impacts of disasters. Starting a conversation 
with your loved ones today can help you to take more actions to prepare. For emergency preparedness 
tips and resources, please visit humboldtgov.org/prepare.

Sign Up for Humboldt Alert
Humboldt County residents are encouraged to sign up for Humboldt Alert to receive local emergency 
notifications, including information regarding evacuations and emergency sheltering in the event of 
a disaster. Residents can sign up by going to humboldtgov.org/alert.

For more information on Humboldt County OES, please visit humboldtgov.org/OES, follow
@HumCoOES on Facebook and X or call 707-268-2500.