Community meeting to discuss local hazards

Lakewood residents are invited to a community meeting to provide feedback for Lakewood’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP):

• When: Monday, March 24 at 6 p.m.
• Where: The Centre - Executive Board Room

The Centre is located at 5000 Clark Ave., Lakewood.

The LHMP, which must be updated every five years, is designed to strengthen community resilience by reducing vulnerability to damage and loss or disruption caused by natural or human-made hazards.

Residents with valuable firsthand knowledge of local hazards and vulnerabilities are encouraged to share their insights to help the city identify these issues. The city can use the feedback to evaluate the risks posed by various hazards, identify community vulnerabilities and catalog available resources for risk reduction. This information helps craft strategies to address the unique needs of the Lakewood community and to protect lives and property during disasters.

The LHMP serves as a critical guide for municipalities to improve community resilience. Municipalities are required to develop and periodically update their LHMPs, which must undergo review by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and receive approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

When

Location

Executive Board Room

The Centre, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, 90712, View Map