Divide County Calls for Community Input on Hazard Plan Update

Divide County Emergency Management has started updating the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) for Divide County. This update, required every five years by FEMA, helps local and tribal governments maintain readiness for future hazards. The update is supported by a recent grant awarded to both Burke and Divide County.

The MHMP is important for reducing damage from potential future hazards and securing funding for mitigation projects from FEMA. Although the current plan expired in February 2024, a delay in federal funding means the county is still compliant.

A meeting to discuss the MHMP update is scheduled for May 14th at 1:30 pm at Burke-Divide Electric, located at 9549 ND-5 in Columbus. This location was chosen to facilitate collaboration between Burke and Divide County.

Divide County Emergency Management has contacted stakeholders who previously showed interest in the planning process. All interested parties are encouraged to confirm their attendance for this and future meetings. There is no specific requirement for representation from each city or county, allowing for flexible participation.

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