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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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
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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.
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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.
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Get Involved
To volunteer with the LMS Working Group, contact Hillsborough County's Office of Innovation & Resiliency.
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Current Schedule, Registration, and Meeting Materials
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Meeting Date Meeting type & Registration
Agenda Minutes Jan. 12, 2023
Working Group - Virtual
Register for the Jan. 12 Virtual MeetingTo be posted To be posted April 6, 2023
Working Group - Virtual
Register for the April 6 Virtual MeetingTo be posted To be posted Aug. 3, 2023
Working Group - Virtual
Register for the Aug. 3 Virtual MeetingTo be posted To be posted Nov. 2, 2023
Working Group - Virtual
Register for the Nov. 2 Virtual MeetingTo be posted To be posted -
Archived Schedule, and Meeting Materials
Meeting Date Meeting type Agenda Minutes 2022 Jan. 13, 2022
Working Group - Virtual 01/13/22 Agenda 01/13/22 Minutes April 7, 2022
Working Group - Virtual 04/07/22 Agenda 04/07/22 Minutes Aug. 4, 2022
Working Group - Virtual
08/04/22 Agenda To be posted Nov. 3, 2022
Working Group - Virtual To be posted To be posted 2021 Jan. 14, 2021
Working Group - Virtual 1/14/21 Agenda 1/14/21 Minutes April 8, 2021
Working Group - Virtual
4/8/21 Agenda 4/8/21 Minutes Aug. 5, 2021
Working Group - Virtual 8/5/21 Agenda 08/05/21 Minutes Oct. 14, 2021
HMGP Overview & Requirements - Virtual
10/14/21 Agenda
10/14/21 Minutes Nov. 4, 2021
Working Group - Virtual 11/04/21 Agenda 11/04/21 Minutes Nov. 10, 2021
HMPG Projects and Rankings - Virtual
11/10/21 Agenda 11/10/21 Minutes 2020 Jan. 15, 2020 Working Group
1/15/20 Agenda 1/15/20 Minutes Feb. 6, 2020 Working Group
2/6/20 Agenda 2/6/20 Minutes Feb. 20, 2020 Working Group
2/20/20 Agenda 2/20/20 Minutes May 28, 2020
Working Group - Virtual
5/28/20 Agenda 5/28/20 Minutes Sept. 17, 2020
Working Group - Virtual
9/17/20 Agenda 9/17/20 Minutes Nov. 17, 2020
Working Group - Virtual 11/17/20 Agenda
11/17/20 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)
- Award Request Letter and Ranked List [FEMA 4486-DR-FL COVID-19 Pandemic]
- Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- Public Notice for LMS WG Meeting 10/14/2021 (HMGP Overview, Requirements, & Next Steps)
- Public Notice for LMS WG Meeting 11/10/2021 (HMGP Project Review and Ranking)
- Contact Person: Email Monica Martin or call (813) 272-5977 ext. 43039
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.