Tillamook County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

What is mitigation?

Mitigation is the effort we take to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. By taking action now - before the next disaster - we reduce the human and financial consequences later. Examples of mitigation actions include restoring flood plains to prevent flooding, retrofitting public infrastructure to withstand earthquakes, and locating or relocating development away from hazard areas.

 Why do we need a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan?

Mitigation planning creates safer communities, saves money, and enables individuals to recover more rapidly from disasters. With a federally approved plan in place, Tillamook County and its cities are also eligible to apply for grant funding for hazard mitigation projects. These funds can assist with mitigation actions identified during the hazard mitigation planning process.

What is the Local Governments’ role in updating the plan?

The Tillamook County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan addresses hazard mitigation in both the incorporated and rural areas of Tillamook County. The plan is updated every five years to reflect changes in development, progress in local mitigation efforts, and changes in priorities. We completed a major update that includes the Tillamook County and the cities of   Bay City, Garibaldi,  Manzanita,  Nehalem, Rockaway Beach, Tillamook and Wheeler.  

Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue District, Nestucca Valley School District, Port of Garibaldi, Port of Tillamook Bay and Tillamook People’s Utility District are also included within this plan.