City Seeks Community Input on Reducing Disaster Impacts

The City of Greensboro is working with Guilford County and other local jurisdictions and community partners to update the County's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan identifies and assesses the region's hazard risks for natural disasters and identifies strategies to minimize or manage those risks.

All Guilford County residents, including those living within city limits, are invited to participate in the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Survey to share their input and contribute to the planning effort. The survey and project website are available online at guilfordcountync.gov/MitigationSurvey through Sunday, Aug. 31. The survey is available in English, Spanish, French, Khmer, Swahili, and Simplified Chinese.

In addition to completing the survey, residents are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming public meetings to discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Each meeting will be held in person, with an option for residents to participate virtually.

• Thursday, August 14, 6-7 pm - Greensboro NC Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center Auditorium 3309 Burlington Rd., Greensboro, NC Residents can register to attend the Greensboro meeting virtually here.
  
  
• Tuesday, August 26, 6-7 pm - High Point High Point Public Library 901 N. Main St., High Point, NC 27262 Residents can register to attend the High Point meeting virtually here.

For more information, visit greensboro-nc.gov/HMP. For meeting and survey questions, contact County Multimedia Communications and Public Relations Eddie Blanco at [email protected] or 336-706-5688. For floodplain-related questions, call City Water Resources Engineering Supervisor Johnnie Hill at 336-373-4563. ty

Residents are also encouraged to register for the Guilford Emergency Alert, Notification, and Information (G.E.A.N.I.) system at readyguilford.org to receive important emergency updates via cell phone, landline, or email.

The Water Resources Department's primary mission is to provide the highest level of water, sewer, and stormwater services, to protect public health, and sustain an enjoyable quality of life. It is committed to uphold public trust through exceptional customer service, transparency, and environmental stewardship to Greensboro and neighboring communities. Learn more about the department online at greensboro-nc.gov/water.