SOUTHAMPTON – Residents, businesses, and surrounding community members are invited to learn about and provide input on the Town of Southampton Hazard Mitigation Plan. This public meeting will be held during the Select Board meeting on September 2, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Southampton Town Hall, 210 College Highway.
The purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is to assess Southampton’s natural hazard risks 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 Southampton, the draft plan, and the proposed mitigation actions. Municipal officials and PVPC staff will be available to answer questions and respond to comments about the plan and planning process. The meeting provides an opportunity for community members to share thoughts and provide input. 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 Mimi Kaplan at mkaplan@pvpc.org or (413) 781-6045.