Hazard Mitigation in the Pennyrile

Mitigation can involve any action, policy or project that helps to reduce or eliminate the effects of disasters on property and individuals.  Mitigation is a continuous activity intended to make families and communities more disaster-resistant.

The Pennyrile ADD developed a Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for the nine-county Pennyrile region.  The Plan incorporates a detailed assessment of the risks of flooding, earthquakes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters, followed by the development of strategies to reduce or mitigate these risks.

A Regional Hazard Mitigation Council was formed for the purpose of writing and maintaining the Pennyrile Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.  The plan not only identifies ways to reduce exposure and loss of life and property in natural disasters, but also identifies ways to improve the quality of life by providing a sound basis for future planning decisions and the development of our communities.  The Plan defines and profiles the hazards that affect the Pennyrile region and analyzes the likelihood of their occurrence, the magnitude of damage, and prioritizes regional response.

The Pennyrile Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA on October 22, 2005 to be in compliance with the federal hazard mitigation planning standards.  The Plan is approved for a period of five (5) years, to October 22, 2010.  Based on Plan approval, jurisdictions covered by the Plan are eligible applicants under FEMA's mitigation grants programs.

To request a copy of the Pennyrile Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, please contact our office at 270-886-9484.

You may download an information brochure in Adobe Acrobat format (you'll need Adobe Reader, which you may obtain from this link). 

Hazard Mitigation Council Mission Statement

The PeADD Hazard Mitigation Plan will promote sound public policy in order to protect citizens from harm, protect property and protect the environment from damage caused by natural hazards.  The plan will identify and evaluate risks, increase public awareness, and identify resources and methods for risk reduction and loss prevention.

Did it flood in Hopkinsville?
	pictures taken August 30, 2005 in the Givens Addition subdivision next to the Little River in Hopkinsville

Our Point of Contact for Hazard Mitigation planning is Amy Frogue.