Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to hold a Public Meeting July 23, 5:30 p.m., at North Myrtle Beach City Hall

The City of North Myrtle Beach is preparing an update to its hazard mitigation plan.

City Council has appointed a Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee to prepare a draft plan to be considered for adoption. Council has asked the committee to solicit public input during the preparation of the plan, and to keep the public informed of its deliberations and recommendations.

A second public meeting on the plan will be held by the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee on Thursday, July 23, 2015, 5:30 p.m., in the Training Room at City Hall. The meeting will include a  presentation on the scope of the plan and recommendations expected to be forwarded to City Council for its consideration.

The draft plan includes recommendations on repetitive loss properties, hurricane and flood preparedness, and other topics.

The public will be given an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. Residents and property owners are encouraged to attend the meeting.