MARION — The town will hold a public hearing on Sept. 9 to inform residents about the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The Marion Hazard Mitigation Planning team in partnership with the Woods Hole Group is developing a plan for long-term risk reduction of disasters associated with natural hazards. The mitigation plan team consists of the police and fire chiefs, harbormaster, building commissioner, the DPW superintendent, the town administrator, the Conservation Commission chair, and Planning Board representatives.

The draft of the Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies impacts of climate change and natural hazards on residents, buildings, and infrastructure. It also identifies and evaluates risks associated with the impacts. From there, mitigation actions that focus resources on the greatest risk areas are developed. 

The public hearing will be at 6 p.m. via zoom. It will aim to help the community learn about the plan, participate, and offer comments and recommendations during the final draft stage and prior to submittal to MEMA and FEMA for final approval. 

See the meeting agenda here: https://www.marionma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3406/f/agendas/hazard_mitigation_planning_team_public_heariing_9.9.21.pdf