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Emergency Management: Far West Texas Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan |
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Emergency Management: Far West Texas Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan |
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Hazard Mitigation Planning Phases Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Links:
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The Far West Texas is in the process of creating a hazard mitigation plan. Hazard mitigation planning is the process of determining how to reduce or eliminate the loss of life and property damage resulting from natural and human-caused hazards. The planning team has organized resources and is in the process of developing the risk assessment for hazards and risks the Far West Texas. In the coming months, mitigation strategies will be developed along with methods of implementing and monitoring the plan. The resulting plan will be made available for examination in a public setting and linked to this website. Public comment and suggestions are invited and encouraged. At least one public meeting will be conducted prior to the plan’s formal adoption later on this summer. |
Phase 1: Organize resources which include identifying and organizing members of the community as well as the technical expertise required during the planning process. |
El Paso County, El Paso County Judge, Emergency Management Coordinator; Hudspeth County, Hudspeth County Judge, Emergency Management Coordinator; Culberson County, Culberson County Judge, Culberson County Senior Commissioner, Emergency Management Coordinator; Jeff Davis County, Jeff Davis County Judge, Emergency Management Coordinator; Presidio County, Presidio County Judge, Emergency Management Coordinator; Brewster County, Brewster County Judge, Emergency Management; City of Alpine, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Mayor; Town of Anthony, Mayor, Police Chief; Town of Clint, Mayor, Police Chief; City of Dell City, Mayor; City of El Paso, Emergency Management Coordinator, Chief Administrative, Officer, Director of Planning, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works, Deputy Director of Engineering, Assistant Deputy Director of Street Dept., Engineering Services Manager Water Utilities; Town of Horizon, Mayor, Police Chief, City of Marfa, Mayor; City of Presidio, Mayor; City of Socorro, Mayor, Police Chief, Director of Public Works; Town of Van Horn, Mayor; City of Vinton, Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem. Other assistance was provided by: Fort Bliss; Ysleta del Sur Pueblo; UTEP; Geology Sciences Dept.; National Weather Service; Warning Coordinator Meteorologist. |
Phase 2: Develop a risk assessment which includes identifying the characteristics and potential consequences of hazards. |
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Phase 3: Develop mitigation strategies that contain prioritized mitigation goals, objectives, and actions to help avoid or minimize undersized hazard effects. |
Hazard Mitigation Planning Information & Contacts We have been accepting input from concerned community citizens by way of phone, fax and email. For further information, comments, or suggestions. Please contact:
Marisa Quintanilla, Regional Services Planner (915) 533-0998, ext 137
Hugh Garrett, Regional Services Assistant Planner (432) 857-9876
The Office of Emergency Management for the City/County of El Paso, Lt. Ray Resendez resendezr@ci.el-paso.tx.us (915) 771-1011
Hudspeth County: Ms. Annie Marie Hernandez, Emergency Management Coordinator (915) 369-2321
Culberson County: Mr. Russ Wyatt, Emergency Management Coordinator (432) 283-5059
Jeff Davis County: Mr. Mike Ward, Emergency Management Coordinator (432) 426-3900
Presidio County: Judge Jerry C. Agan (432) 729-4452
Brewster County: Mr. Tom Santryt (432) 837-9876 |
Phase 4: Develop a method of implementing the plan and monitoring its progress. |
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