Marshfield Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - 2023
The Town of Marshfield is currently updating the 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Natural hazard mitigation planning is the process of reducing or eliminating the loss of life and property damage resulting from natural hazards such as floods and hurricanes through long term strategies, including planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and other activities. This plan is critical because it helps the Town plan and receive funding for projects that reduce the risk of injury or damage to property from future natural hazard events and expedite disaster recovery.
As part of the plan update, the first of two public presentations was held on December 14, 2022.
Public Presentation Slideshow - December 14, 2022
Second Public Presentation - February 27, 2023
The Marshfield Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (LHMPC), in partnership with the Woods Hole Group, has prepared the Draft Marshfield Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan), dated March 2023, for public review and comment. The Plan identifies impacts of climate change and natural hazards on residents, buildings, and infrastructure. Risks associated with the impacts are identified and evaluated. Mitigation actions that focus resources on the greatest risk areas are developed. Documenting the mitigation items and integrating the necessary actions into our future planning and budgeting will help protect our residents and infrastructure.
The Plan demonstrates Marshfield’s commitment to preparing for potential future disasters. Everyone is encouraged to review the Plan. Please submit any questions and/or comments relative to the Plan via email to Leslie Fields, Woods Hole Group Project Manager, lfields@woodsholegroup.com. The public comment period will end March 17, 2023, at Noon. Public comments received after this date/time will not be considered. This is an opportunity for the public to 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. Click here for the Draft Report
The Town of Marshfield Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (2023) was adopted by the Select Board on December 4, 2023.
Click here for the final Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (2023).