09/15/2026
Worth County, MO -Residents are invited to review and comment on the Worth County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update before it is finalized. This updated plan outlines strategies to reduce damage and losses from future hazard events. The draft of the plan will be available online through September 30th, 2026, and public input is welcomed.
Each year, thousands of American families are affected by disasters, and billions of dollars are spent on disaster recovery. While some disasters are unpredictable, many potential losses can be reduced or prevented through proactive planning. For these reasons, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to develop and maintain an approved local hazard mitigation plan to remain
eligible for certain federal funding.
Representatives from county departments, the incorporated cities, public school districts, and other mitigation planning stakeholders worked together to develop this plan update. The planning committee addressed hazards ranging from extreme heat and severe winter storms to tornadoes and flooding—and considered the impacts of these events on local communities. Based on the updated risk assessment of the hazards, they revised mitigation strategies for each participating jurisdiction.
The planning committee would like input from the public on the updated strategy for Worth County. Public comments will be considered by the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee and incorporated into the plan, as appropriate. The draft plan will be available for public review on the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of
Government’s website at www.nwmorcog.org/announcements through September 30th, 2026.
Before becoming official, the final plan must be approved by the governing body of each participating jurisdiction, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments has taken the lead in developing this plan. For questions or to submit public comments, please contact Kirk Kopper,
Community Planner, at [email protected]
NWMO RCOG values the input of our community within all of our work. This page serves as a platform for the public to review and comment on various projects, plans, and initiatives. Your feedback helps shape a better future for our region.
