The Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Working Group serves as the community-wide all-hazards committee at the core of the unified multi-jurisdictional mitigation planning process for Hillsborough County, providing coordination and partnership among governmental units, commercial enterprises (industry partners), and citizen groups.
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About
Duties
- Assessing risks within the county
- Maintaining an updated list of potential mitigation initiatives that will reduce risks associated with hazards
- Supporting outreach initiatives for the Local Mitigation Strategy, the Floodplain Management Plan, the Community Rating System, and disaster assistance grants
Guidance
We developed LMS to reduce or eliminate all forms of losses from natural or man-made disasters. The goal is to establish and maintain an ongoing process that continually assesses potential disasters, develops corresponding mitigation techniques, and incorporates preparedness and response into the consciousness of the entire community.
Members
The LMS Working Group consists of the County Hazard Mitigation Section,Emergency Management and emergency management/hazard mitigation representatives from Tampa, Plant City, Temple Terrace and members of other municipal departments such as public works and health, representatives from local education institutions, private sector, as well as volunteer citizens.
The group also includes representatives from interested private and civic organizations, trade and commercial support groups, property owners associations, water management districts, regional planning councils, independent special districts, non-profit groups, chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, private utilities and communications companies, and large employers.
Get Involved
To volunteer with the LMS Working Group, contact Hillsborough County's Office of Innovation & Resiliency.
Current Schedule, Registration, and Meeting Materials
Meeting date: Jan. 12, 2023
- Agenda: 01/12/23 Agenda
- Meeting Minutes: 01/12/23 Minutes
Meeting date: May 10, 2023
- Registration link: May 10 Virtual Meeting
- Agenda: 05/10/23 Agenda
- Meeting Minutes: 05/10/23 Minutes
Meeting date: Aug. 3, 2023
- Registration link: Aug. 3 Virtual Meeting
- Agenda: 08/03/23 Agenda
- Meeting Minutes: To be posted
Meeting date: Nov. 2, 2023
- Registration link: Nov. 2 Virtual Meeting
- Agenda: To be posted
- Meeting Minutes: To be posted
Past Year - Schedule and Meeting Materials
Meeting date: Jan. 13, 2022
- Agenda: 01/13/22 Agenda
- Meeting Minutes: 01/13/22 Minutes
Meeting date: April 7, 2022
- Agenda: 04/07/22 Agenda
- Meeting Minutes: 04/07/22 Minutes
Meeting date: Aug. 4, 2022
- Agenda: 08/04/22 Agenda
- Meeting Minutes: 08/04/22 Minutes
Meeting date: Nov. 3, 2022
- Agenda: 11/03/22 Agenda
- Meeting Minutes: 11/03/22 Minutes
Grants Funding
The LMS WG reviews and ranks countywide projects seeking state and federal funding. These projects can be found on the County's Local Mitigation Strategy Documents page. See the following grants below:
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- Public Notice for LMS WG Meeting 08/03/23 (HMGP Overview, Requirements, & Next Steps)
- Contact Person: Email Monica Martin or call (813) 272-5977 ext. 43039
ADA Information
In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Hillsborough County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation for any documents found on this page should email Monica Martin, Hazard Mitigation & LMS Coordinator.
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