Gladstone, IL — Henderson County is moving forward in updating its Multi‑Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan, an important roadmap for reducing disaster risks and strengthening community resilience. The current plan, adopted in 2019, expires in 2026, and updating it is essential for maintaining eligibility for several FEMA funding opportunities.

“Holding an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan is a requirement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” explained Cindy Brown, Henderson County Emergency Management and Zoning Officer. “This update ensures our county and local jurisdictions remain eligible for critical funding streams that support disaster preparedness and mitigation.”

To support this effort, Henderson County received a FEMA grant—administered through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)—to partner with University of Illinois Extension, which is facilitating the planning process.

All Henderson County residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For more information about the Hazard Mitigation Planning Process, contact: • Cindy Brown – ema.zoning@hendersoncountyil.gov • Russell Medley – rmedley@illinois.edu

For details about Illinois Extension programs, call the Henderson County Extension Office at (309) 924‑1163.