BLANDFORD – Residents, businesses, and surrounding community members are invited to
learn about and provide input on the Town of Blandford Hazard Mitigation Plan. This public
meeting will be held during the Select Board meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6 p.m. It
will be held at the Blandford Town Offices at 1 Russell Stage Road.
The purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is to assess Blandford’s risks from natural
hazards and climate change impacts, and provide an action plan to reduce the town’s
vulnerabilities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is being completed by the town with assistance from
the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) and is funded by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). Upon completion, the plan will be submitted to the
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA for review and approval.
A FEMA-approved HMP makes the community eligible for federal and state mitigation grant
funding.
The meeting will include a discussion of natural hazards and climate impacts in Blandford, and
the hazard mitigation planning process. Municipal officials and PVPC staff will be available to
answer questions and respond to input about this project. The meeting provides an opportunity
for community members to share feedback that will be incorporated into the plan. All members
of the public, representatives from surrounding communities, and other interested parties are
invited to attend the event.
For more information about this event, please contact PVPC's Derek Strahan at
dstrahan@pvpc.org or (413) 781-6045.