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Anoka County Multi - Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan Opportunities to integrate the requirements of this Plan into other local planning mechanisms will continue to be identified through future meetings of the Mitigation Steering Committee and through the five -year review process described herein. The primary means for integrating mitigation strategies into other local planning mechanisms will be through the revision, update and implementation of each jurisdiction's individual plans that require specific planning and administrative tasks (e.g. plan amendments, ordinance revisions, capital improvement projects, etc.). The members of the Mitigation Steering Committee will remain charged with ensuring that the goals and strategies of new and updated local planning documents for their jurisdictions or agencies are consistent with the goals and actions of the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and will not contribute to increased hazard vulnerability in Anoka County or its participating municipalities During the planning process for new and updated local planning documents, such as a comprehensive plan, capital improvements plan, or emergency management plan, Anoka County will provide a copy of the Hazard Mitigation Plan to the appropriate parties and recommend that all goals and strategies of new and updated local planning documents are consistent with and support the goals of the Hazard Mitigation Plan and will not contribute to increased hazards in the affected jurisdiction(s). Although it is recognized that there are many possible benefits to integrating components of this Plan into other local planning mechanisms, the development and maintenance of this stand- alone Hazard Mitigation Plan is deemed by the Anoka County Mitigation Steering Committee to • be the most effective and appropriate method to ensure implementation of local hazard mitigation actions at this time. • 5.3.3 Monitoring, Evaluation and Enhancement Periodic revisions and updates of the Hazard Mitigation Plan are required to ensure that the goals of the Plan are kept current, taking into account potential changes in hazard vulnerability and mitigation priorities. In addition, revisions may be necessary to ensure that the Plan is in full compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Periodic evaluation of the Plan will also ensure that specific mitigation actions are being reviewed and carried out according to each jurisdiction's individual Mitigation Action Plan. The Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee will meet biannually and following any disaster events warranting a reexamination of the mitigation actions being implemented or proposed by the participating jurisdictions. This will ensure that the Plan is continuously updated to reflect changing conditions and needs within Anoka County. If determined appropriate, or as requested, an annual report on the Plan will be developed and presented to local governing bodies of participating jurisdictions in order to report progress on the actions identified in the Plan and to provide information on the latest legislative requirements and /or changes to those requirements. Following FEMA approval of the Plan, the Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will meet periodically to assess project progress and results. 5.3.3.1 Five (5) Year Plan Review The Plan will be reviewed by the Mitigation Steering Committee every five years to determine whether there have been any significant changes in Anoka County that may, in turn, necessitate changes in the types of mitigation actions proposed. New development in identified hazard