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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

(Click on the image above to view the final 2023 plan, submitted for State and Federal review as of 11/1/2023.)

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is in the process of updating its Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.  The plan must be updated every 5 years for communities to apply for pre-disaster, hazard mitigation grant funds from FEMA. 

Hazards such as climate change, wildfires, severe weather, floods, invasive species, drought, and public health emergencies can have significant impacts on the the built and natural environments, economy, and the health and wellbeing of community members. The natural hazard mitigation plan identifies and reduces the risks presented by these hazards through development of mitigation strategies that build sustainability and resiliency in communities.


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 and/or in person at Tribal Police Dept. Conference Room, unless otherwise stated)


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.

 

 

 

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- Susan Odom, Chair, Suttons Bay Township Planning Commission