Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Reducing Risk. Strengthening Resilience.

Disasters can’t always be prevented — but their impacts can be reduced.

The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the natural and human-caused hazards that could affect our community and outlines actions to reduce risks before disasters happen. The goal is simple: protect lives, reduce property damage, and minimize disruption.

The plan addresses hazards such as:

* Flooding
* Drought
* Wildfire
* Severe weather
* Terrorism and cyber threats
* Pandemic events
* Climate change impacts

Planning Ahead for a Safer Community
In 2026 update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is currently be reviewed by the California Office of Emergency Services.  It will then be transmitted to FEMA for "approval upon adoption."

It is anticipated to go to the City Council for adoption in the fall of 2026.

This collaboration ensures that:

* Local risks are clearly identified
* Mitigation strategies reflect current conditions
* The City remains eligible for certain FEMA mitigation funding
* Long-term resilience remains a priority

Prepared communities recover faster and adapt more effectively.

Planning today reduces risk tomorrow.
Together, we are #MenloPrepared.

2021 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

• Volume I - Planning Area Wide Elements(PDF, 19MB)
• Volume II - Planning Partner Annexes(PDF, 70MB)
• Menlo Park Annex/excerpt(PDF, 4MB)

For more information, view the San Mateo County 2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan website.