Press Release
Custer County is updating its 2017 Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities and other community organizations. As part of this planning process, a public open house will be held on Thursday, December 16th from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to stop by to enjoy some free appetizers and learn more about the plan. The event will be held at the Hope Lutheran Church’s Lange Memorial Hall at 312 South Third Street in Westcliffe, Colorado.
The term “Hazard Mitigation” describes actions that can help reduce or eliminate long-term risks caused by hazards, such as floods, wildfires, drought, and earthquakes. Hazard mitigation is best accomplished when based on a comprehensive, long-term plan developed before a disaster strikes. This plan is designed to proactively reduce the risk of hazards facing the county by
identifying a mitigation strategy for reducing
future losses.
Custer County is committed to providing equal access to all programs to ensure nondiscrimination for individuals with access or functional needs. Should you require reasonable accommodation or for more information about this event, contact Custer County’s Director of Emergency Management, Adrian Washington (719.269.7958 | adrian@custercountygov.com ).
Virtual options are also available. For additional details, see the ‘Public Zoom Meetings’ link on the county website.

The following day,

Workshop #2 – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Friday, December 17, 2021 / 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Lange Hall or
Join on your computer or mobile app (See Custer County website Top of Page Zoom link is the same for all county meetings. See https://www.custercounty-co.gov/) Or call in (audio only): 1.872.242.8065 / ID: 244 862 501#

(The presenting team from Thursday evening will head home. The purpose of Friday’s meeting is to review the information we learned from the public on Thursday, and to determine our way forward. )