Acadia Parish officials are in the midst of efforts to update the parish’s Hazard Mitigan Plan (HMP).
Once completed, the updated plan will be used to apply for federal funds to pay for projects to safeguard and strengthen vital parish services in the face of future disasters, such as tropical storms, flooding, severe storms and droughts.
Last week, parish officials gathered in the second of five meetings with representatives of Providence, a consulting firm which is assisting in the updating effort.