Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP) aims to reduce loss of life and property, breaking the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. HMP achieves this by first identifying risks and vulnerabilities, then developing long-term protective strategies against them. FEMA requires an HMP update every five years for cities to qualify for federal disaster aid.
Review the Draft HMP
The City invites all community members to review the draft plan.
Hard copies of the executive summary are available at Medford City Hall (Room 205), the Medford Public Library, the Medford Senior Center, and the Medford Housing Authority.
Read the full draft plan here.
Read the executive summary here:
Comment on the Draft HMP
Comments may be submitted online via the feedback form through Friday, November 7, 2025.
Next Steps
Following the public comment period, the City will incorporate community feedback before being presented at a public meeting with the Medford City Council on December 2, 2025. The final version will be sent to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA for approval.