Hazard Mitigation Plan meetings this month

As part of an effort to update the 2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City of Austin will hold a series of public meetings this month. According to the city, “Input from the community is needed for the project team to identify and analyze potential hazards affecting residents, in addition to possible recommendations to reduce their impact. Hazards can include droughts, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and other major disasters.” Meetings will take place on: Tuesday, March 10, at Pleasant Hill Branch Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, March 12, at Spicewood Springs Branch Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, March 12, at Howson Branch Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Monday, March 16, at Carver Branch Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.