The Town of Bridgewater, working with Old Colony Planning Council, completed our 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Updates are required as mitigation strategies evolve, the severity of hazards increases, populations increase, and priorities change. The Hazard Mitigation Plan update includes a wide range of input from the public and stakeholders. 

2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan

• Please find the most recent Hazard Mitigation Plan (2022) Here
• Please find the previous Hazard Mitigation Plan (2015) here. 

What is Hazard Mitigation?

Hazard mitigation is the process of anticipating future disasters and planning to minimize the impacts of disaster. Hazard Mitigation Plans identify an area’s vulnerability to the effects of the hazards, as well as the goals, objectives, and actions required for minimizing loss of life, loss of property, threats to public health and safety, and creating a more sustainable community. 

Benefits of a Hazard Mitigation Plan

In addition to identifying effective mitigation projects, a plan will also assist the Town in the following ways:

• Increased understanding of hazards and risk the Town faces;
• Eligibility for federal and state grant funding
• Enhanced coordination of hazard mitigation with comprehensive planning and zoning;
• Development of more sustainable and disaster-resistant communities; and
• Reduced long-term impacts and damages to human health and structures, and reduced repair costs.

Final Hazard Mitigation Plan 

The Hazard Mitigation Plan update has been approved by FEMA and adopted by the Town Council.  This plan is valid until August 10, 2027.