The Springfield Water & Sewer Commission has developed a draft Hazard Mitigation Plan to identify natural hazard risks and strengthen the resilience of critical water, wastewater, watershed, and dam infrastructure. The plan evaluates potential hazards, assesses vulnerabilities, and identifies actions to help protect SWSC's essential services, infrastructure, and natural resources.
The Draft Executive Summary provides an overview of the planning process, risk assessment findings, and proposed mitigation strategies. We encourage residents, customers, and stakeholders to review the document and share their feedback through the public survey. Input received during the review period, ending November 6th, will help inform the final plan.
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is a blueprint for reducing long-term risk from natural hazards such as flooding, severe storms, winter weather, wildfire, extreme heat, and other extreme weather events. The plan identifies the specific hazards the Commission faces; assesses vulnerabilities to the Commission’s people, property, infrastructure, and natural resources; and evaluates how anticipated future extreme weather may affect those risks over time. By understanding these threats, the Commission is integrating additional strategies to strengthen resilience into capital and operational planning.
The plan outlines a prioritized set of mitigation strategies and projects designed to reduce damage before disasters occur. Each action is guided by data, input, and cost-benefit considerations to direct use of limited resources where they will have the greatest impact. This HMP helps the Commission be better prepared to withstand natural hazard events and recover more quickly when disasters strike. It also positions the Commission with eligibility for federal grants related to hazard mitigation and disaster recovery.
Your feedback helps us understand community priorities and concerns. All community members and customers of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission are welcome to participate in the survey. Please take a few moments to complete the Hazard Mitigation Plan survey available at the link below.
Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey
Please contact the Commission at 413-452-1300 or info@waterandsewer.org