Hazard mitigation refers to sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people, property, and the environment from natural hazards. Unlike emergency response or preparedness, which focuses on short-term actions during and immediately after an event, mitigation aims to minimize or prevent future impacts from disasters such as floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and droughts.
In Limestone County, we recognize that proactive planning is critical to protecting lives, property, infrastructure, and economic stability. The Limestone County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP) identifies our most significant natural hazard risks and outlines strategies to reduce vulnerability across the County and participating jurisdictions, including the cities of Coolidge, Groesbeck, Kosse, Mexia, Tehuacana, and Thornton.
Public involvement plays a vital role in the development and success of this plan. Your insights—whether drawn from past experiences, professional knowledge, or community involvement—help us better understand local concerns, prioritize mitigation actions, and ensure the plan reflects the values and needs of our residents.
We invite all residents, business owners, and stakeholders to participate in our public survey. Your input will directly contribute to the plan’s refinement and enhance our collective ability to build a more resilient Limestone County.
Please review the current draft of the Hazard Mitigation Plan and complete the short survey below. Together, we can reduce risks and strengthen our communities against future hazards.