DALTON, Mass. — The town invites the community to participate in a public meeting as it updates its Hazard Mitigation Plan. 

 

The meeting will be held on Friday, March 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Town Hall. Participants can also attend the meeting virtually using this information:

• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88242651143?pwd=QlJNc1FuZzdOb3kxT00rQzVuUGlFZz0
• Meeting ID: 882 4265 1143
• Passcode: 931979

This plan details all the natural hazard risks that may impact the town and includes potential actions to mitigate those risks.

 

The Town invites residents from both Dalton and regional communities to actively participate in this upcoming public meeting. The town welcomes insights on identifying high-risk hazards, pinpointing vulnerable areas within the town, and providing constructive feedback on effective strategies for mitigating these risks. 

 

The Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, in partnership with Jamie Caplan Consulting LLC, a Northampton based firm, is developing the plan with a grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). 

 

FEMA approval, coupled with Town adoption, will enable Dalton to access pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation grant funds.