Input sought on Malheur County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
MALHEUR COUNTY — We reported last summer that Malheur County, in cooperation with the Department of Land Conservation and Development, is updating its Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. Officials are now asking the public to weigh in by providing input on the draft Risk Assessment section.
According to Ontario Fire & Rescue, “This plan helps identify hazards that can impact our area (like flooding, wildfire, drought, extreme heat, and severe weather) and guides long-term actions to reduce risk to people, property, and critical services.”
Officials are encouraging anyone who lives, works, or spends time in Malheur County to participate.
Find a draft of the Malheur County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan’s Risk Assessment below:
20260209_Malheur Risk Assessment.docx | Powered by Box
Community members can submit comments as well as share priorities and experiences within the survey in the link below:
Malheur County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Comment Survey
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