Hazard Mitigation Plan public meeting, September 16, 2024

Illinois State University is revising and enhancing its plans for natural hazards, such as severe weather and flooding, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Emergency planning officials from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (SIUC), who have assisted communities through the state with such plans, have partnered with Illinois State on the update.

A public presentation by SIUC officials will highlight the natural hazards facing the University and engage attendees in a discussion regarding strategies for managing the impacts from identified threats.

Join us to learn more about the emergency planning and provide feedback on:

• Monday, September 16, 2024
• 10 a.m.-noon
• Alumni Center, Room 116

The plan identifies natural hazards facing the University and ways to limit vulnerability to such hazards. Strategies within the plan will address the location and maintenance of storm shelters and ways to mitigate threats from flooding.

A draft for the plan is expected to be available by December 2024 and finalized by spring 2025.