Hazard Mitigation Planning
Our current Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) will expire August 10, 2026. A current LHMP is critical for disaster planning, for securing grants, and for keeping the town's Emergency Relief Assistance Fund (ERAF) score as low as possible in the event of a federally declared disaster. In a federally declared disaster, FEMA pays 75% of eligible costs, and the remaining 25% is split between the town and state. Currently Wheelock's share is 17.5%, and the town would like to lower it as much as possible.
NVDA has provided us a consultant, Paul Luciano, at no cost to the town. Paul will help us complete a new draft LHMP and have it submitted for initial review before expiration. The first step is a survey:
Understanding the community's experience with natural disasters is an important part of the planning process and a short survey has been made. Please take a few moments to fill out, it is anonymous. As the draft plan takes form, you will be invited to review and provide comment. Survey Link Here" Paper copies of the survey will be made available at the town office and village store.