Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

At a glance

• What: Update of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan covering the Town of Nantucket and Nantucket County (including Tuckernuck).
• Status: Update presented October 7, 2026; pending state and federal government agency approval.
• Next: Plan to be submitted for approval to become eligible for certain grant opportunities.

Plan Overview

Holly Backus, Town Preservation Planner, introduced the plan update. Moriah Stanford and Myra Murray of Chloeta (consulting firm) presented the plan overview.

The plan update will be submitted to state and federal government agencies for approval, making the Town eligible for certain grant opportunities. The plan covers the Town of Nantucket and Nantucket County, including Tuckernuck.

Discussion covered survey location and coverage area.

Sources

• Select Board meeting minutes, October 7, 2026: https://nantucketma.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=37537,plaintext=false)

Log

2026-10-07 - Select Board

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update presented by Chloeta consultants; plan covers Town and County including Tuckernuck; awaiting state and federal approval.