The Hazard Mitigation Committee consists of citizen members that serve as an advisory board to the Mayor and City Council. The Committee monitors and documents progress made on the implementation of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, reviews actions taken in response to disasters or emergencies that occur, makes recommendations for new projects or revised actions items, and discusses implementation problems that may arise. The Committee usually meets monthly. Click here to review Hazard Mitigation Committee minutes. This group currently consists of the following members:
Kelly Niles, Team Leader
TBD, City Councilor
Gary Hudson, Citizen Member
Frank Hupp, Citizen Member
Chip Dryden, Citizen Member
The Hazard Mitigation Committee holds an annual emergency preparedness fair in Columbia City. Stakeholders that are responsible for emergency response and preparedness participate in the annual event.