The Cambridge Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan final adoption

Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended; the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and WHEREAS the City of Cambridge 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in the City of Cambridge from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and WHEREAS duly-noticed public meetings on the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update were held by the City on June 13, 2023 and two on September 13, 2023; and WHEREAS the City Council authorizes Departments to execute their responsibilities demonstrated in the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; and WHEREAS adoption by the City Council demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the City of Cambridge 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; now therefore be it RESOLVED: That in accordance with M.G.L.

40 §4 or the charter and ordinances of the City of Cambridge, the City Council adopts the City of Cambridge 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. While content related to the City of Cambridge may require revisions to meet the plan approval requirements, changes occurring after adoption will not require the City of Cambridge to re-adopt any further iterations of the plan. Subsequent plan updates following the approval period for this plan will require separate adoption resolutions. In City Council February 10, 2025.

Adopted by a yea and nay vote:- Yeas ; 9 Nays 0; Absent 0. Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk A true copy; ATTEST:- Diane P. LeBlanc

City Clerk