Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Networks Northwest will assist the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians' Emergency Management Office to update their plan.
Community Survey
Thank you for your input! Results of the Community Survey will be utilized to inform the development of the updated Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for the GTB.
Meetings and Documentation
Hazard Mitigation Plan-related work meetings and documentation will be posted here as they become available.
GTB Tribal Local Planning Team meetings (via Zoom invitation only):
- October 21, 2021 10:00 am
- January 14, 2022 10:00 am
- March 11, 2022 10:00 am
- April 14, 2022 at 10:00 am: Combined LEPC/LPT meeting with Leelanau County/ Public input session on Hazard Identification
- Presentation, Notes, Mapped Hazards
Update Process
Phase I: Data collection and community survey
Phase II: Hazard identification and risk assessment
Phase III: Review and update hazard mitigation goals, priority areas, and implementation strategies.
Phase IV: Draft plan public comment period. Post the plan electronically and meet with the public for comments. Incorporate feedback from the public review period and make final edits to the plan.
Phase V: Plan Adoption. Facilitate the plan adoption process with the Tribal Council and local officials.
Chapter Drafts for Review:
Testimonial
Networks Northwest always proves to be a valued resource for our local government planning efforts. No organization does a better job of convening partners, promoting collaboration, and reporting on the data than does Networks Northwest
Ty Wessell, Leelanau County Commissioner