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Public Comment Open for Five County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

By Utah News Staff · Originally published October 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Five County Association of Governments is seeking public feedback on the draft Five County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan aims to increase community resilience against natural hazards through local action.

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  • The Five County Association of Governments is requesting public input on a draft natural hazard mitigation plan.
  • The plan intends to help communities like Virgin increase resilience to natural hazards.
  • The public comment period remains open through Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

The Five County Association of Governments is soliciting public comment regarding the draft Five County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The initiative aims to assist communities, such as Virgin, in becoming more resilient to natural hazards through local action.

A 14-day public comment period for the draft plan is scheduled to run from Wednesday, October 21 through Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Individuals may review the draft plan online at www.fivecounty.utah.gov/hazardmitigationplan/. To submit comments or pose questions, people can contact Mike Johnson, CED Program Manager, at mjohnson@fivecounty.utah.gov or 435-673-3548, ext. 165.

The mitigation plan is designed to support local efforts to manage and adapt to natural hazards within the multi-jurisdictional area.

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