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Dane County has announced that Emergency Management is updating the County’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and is seeking public input. In this update cycle, the County will address the threat of natural hazards in light of the region’s changing climate. The plan will examine climate trends and determine their projected impacts on natural hazards such as flooding and extreme heat. The inclusion of climate change factors will ensure Dane County takes appropriate steps to protect its citizens’ personal and economic safety, now and for future generations.

“Climate change is real and we need to start planning to mitigate any potential damage,” said Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. “While the State and Federal government deny basic science and reality, we must move forward to address climate change.”

Listening Sessions will be held in four locations: Madison, Monday, March 27th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., City-County Building, Room 354, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Madison. Verona, Tuesday, March 28th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Badger Prairie Health Care Center – Auditorium, 1100 East Verona Avenue, Verona. Sun Prairie, Wednesday, March 29th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sun Prairie Public Library - Community Room, 1350 Linnerud Drive, Sun Prairie. Cross Plains, Friday, March 30th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Rosemary Garfoot Public Library – Community Room, 2107 Julius Street, Cross Plains. 

If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access this program, please call Dane County Emergency Management at (608) 266-4330 at least three business days prior to the meeting.