Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Portland’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan looks at Portland’s risks from natural hazards, and identifies strategies to make the city more resilient.
Public Meeting
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Lincoln High School Cafeteria
1600 SW Salmon, Portland, OR 97205
Why should you attend?
- Get to know your natural hazard risks.
- Select and prioritize projects to make Portland more resilient.
- Ensure that your community’s needs and interests are considered.
- Connect with your neighbors about preparedness.
- There will be snacks, and kids are welcome!
Interpretation is available if requested one week prior to the meeting.
Meeting Agenda
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Danielle Butsick, Planning Team; All
- Round-table introductions
- Review the agenda and objectives
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm OVERVIEW OF PLANNING PROCESS
Danielle Butsick, Planning Team
- Background on planning process
- What is a “hazard mitigation plan”?
- Why does the city need a plan?
- How can the plan benefit me?
- Overview of risk assessment results for NWNW and Central City
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm PLANNING FOR REAL – INSTRUCTIONS FOR BREAKOUT GROUPS
Danielle Butsick, Planning Team
- Instructions for breakout groups
- What kind of feedback are we looking for?
- Examples of mitigation actions
- Break into small groups
3:45 pm – 4:05 pm PLANNING FOR REAL – SESSION 1
In small groups:
- Review hazard maps
- List top three concerns
- List top three “actions”
4:05 pm – 4:20 pm 15-MINUTE BREAK
4:20 pm – 4:40 pm PLANNING FOR REAL – SESSION 2
In small groups:
- Review hazard maps
- List top three concerns
- List top three “actions”
4:40 pm – 5:00 pm PLANNING FOR REAL – SESSION 3
In small groups:
- Review hazard maps
- List top three concerns
- List top three “actions”
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm RE-GROUP TO REPORT OUT
Groups report top three concerns and “actions”
- Follow-up questions from groups
5:30 pm ADJOURN