Guilford County is releasing the annual progress report on the implementation of the Guilford County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (GCHMP) as it seeks community input to update the plan. The GCHMP, developed by Guilford County Emergency Management, highlights the county’s ongoing efforts to build a more resilient community and reduce the impact of both natural and man-made disasters. A Hazard Mitigation Planning Team, including county departments, local jurisdictions, and stakeholders, assisted in compiling the plan and updates on implementation.
The progress report on the implementation of the plan is compiled annually to track progress and ensure Guilford County continues to meet applicable FEMA and state requirements for Hazard Mitigation Plans. The GCHMP identifies potential local hazards and the actions necessary to reduce property damage and personal injury in the cases of natural or man-made disasters such as floods, tornadoes, and ice storms.
The county is in the process of updating the current GCHMP. As part of the update process, residents are encouraged to share their feedback by completing the Guilford County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Survey. The survey is available online at guilfordcountync.gov/MitigationSurvey and will remain open through Sunday, Aug. 31.
The GCHMP and annual update can be found on the Guilford County Emergency Management website.
In the event of a disaster, residents are encouraged to register for the Guilford Emergency Alert, Notification, and Information (G.E.A.N.I.) system to receive urgent and emergency updates via cell phone, home phone and/or email by visiting ReadyGuilford.com.