To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ACCEPT the 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the Contra Costa County Protection District and ADOPT Resolution 2025-XX acknowledging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guided three-volume document:
• Volume I: Countywide Mitigation Strategy and Risk Assessment
• Volume II: Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Annex
• Volume II: Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District
Once adopted, the LHMP will remain in effect until September 18, 2029 with annual updates submitted to the California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA to report on implementation progress.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with this item. Adoption of the LHMP is a prerequisite for local governments, including special districts, to access FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs. These programs include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program, Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Post Fire. By formally adopting the LHMP, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District secures eligibility for critical funding opportunities that support infrastructure improvements and disaster preparedness initiatives.
BACKGROUND:
Hazard mitigation planning is essential for strengthening community resilience by proactively identifying and addressing risks associated with natural and human-caused disasters. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) establishes a strategic framework for risk assessment, mitigation measures, and resource allocation, ensuring a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction. By implementing targeted mitigation efforts, the LHMP seeks to safeguard lives, minimize property damage, and enhance economic stability in the event of future disasters.
In compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390), the Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services (OES) has led an extensive update of the County’s LHMP, incorporating input from all participating agencies. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines mandate that hazard mitigation plans be reviewed, updated every five years, and formally adopted by each jurisdiction’s governing body. The 2024 Contra Costa County LHMP will replace the 2018 plan and serve as a dynamic, evolving document capable of integrating minor updates between major review cycles.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection actively participated in this countywide LHMP update, which was coordinated by Contra Costa County and its consultant, Integrated Solutions Consulting. This collaboration resulted in substantial cost savings, alignment with the broader county adoption schedule, and a more cohesive regional approach to hazard mitigation planning.
In collaboration with county officials and participating agencies, the draft plan underwent thorough review by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and FEMA. Both agencies have pre-approved the plan, contingent on formal adoption by all jurisdictions.
The plan, developed in 2023 and 2024, included an annex for the former Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District. These documents were presented to FEMA in this format. Therefore, the Board is asked to approve them in the same format as the successor agency to the former Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to adopt the Annex makes the District ineligible for consideration for project grants under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE 2024 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - VOLUME II, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ANNEX
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within Contra Costa County Fire Protection District; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as the Contra Costa County 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan - Volume II Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Annex in accordance with federal laws, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Ace as amended; the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2023 Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide; and
WHEREAS, adoption by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the Contra Costa County 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Volume II Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Annex.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, that:
Section 1. Effective July 1, 2025, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Annexation to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District was fully executed. For the purposes of this Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District has participated as an independent special district prior to July 1, 2025 and met all planning requirements. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District assumes responsibility for hazard mitigation planning and activities within the former Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District service area.
Section II. In accordance with California Contra Costa Fire Protection District adopts the 2024 Contra Costa County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Volume II Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Annex. While content related to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District may require revisions to meet the plan approval requirements, changes occurring after adoption will not require Contra Costa County Fire Protection District to readopt any further iterations of the plan. Subsequent plan updates following the approval period for this plan will require separate adoption resolutions.
I certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of Contra Costa County Fire Protection District at a regular meeting thereof, held on August 12, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DATED: August 12, 2025
Attest: ___________________________________
Clerk of the Board