Council to adopt 2022 Shelby County Hazard Mitigation Plan
the Councilors Vasa and O’Quinn, Co-Chairs, The Planning and Zoning Committee·Oct 27, 2026
ConsentZoning & Land Use
Adoption would finalize Birmingham's disaster-preparedness strategy, moving the plan to full FEMA approval. The plan outlines long-term steps to reduce risks from natural hazards affecting the city.
👥Counterparty:
Shelby County
🏛Funding source:
Unknown
📋Action type:
Resolution
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