LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - The Lock Haven University Disaster-Resistant University Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss progress on the University's hazard mitigation plan at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 in Bentley Hall, room S06. This project will guide the University towards greater disaster resistance and is part of an on-going effort to create a more sustainable University community.

To qualify for federal aid for technical assistance and post-disaster funding, the University must comply with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and its implementing regulations. The LHU Hazard Mitigation Plan will be prepared to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements so that the University will be eligible for funding and technical assistance from state and federal hazard mitigation programs.

Hazard mitigation is a phrase that describes actions taken to prevent or reduce the risks to people and property from natural and man-made hazards such as such as flooding, severe weather, and hazardous material releases. The hazard mitigation planning process consists of: identification of hazards that could affect the University; assessment of the University’s vulnerability to these hazards in terms of the number of structures and people affected; identification of mitigation actions that can reduce risk from these hazards; and development of an implementation strategy and mechanism for periodic review/update of the plan.

The public is invited to attend the meeting, or contact the Paul Altieri, LHU project coordinator, at 570-484-4428 or paltieri@lhup.edu with questions or concerns.