On June 8, 2026, the Leeds City Council adopted Resolution 2026-06-01, formally adopting the Division “G” Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan under federal disaster mitigation requirements. The plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce long-term risk from natural hazards, and the resolution notes that future plan updates will require separate adoptions, implying an ongoing program of mitigation work. With the plan now in place, Leeds will be positioned to seek FEMA and state mitigation grants for projects such as flood control, infrastructure hardening, utility resilience, and emergency preparedness. Engineering, environmental, and emergency management consultants can help the city prioritize projects from the plan, prepare grant applications, and deliver design and construction services for selected mitigation projects over the next several years.

Adoption is a prerequisite for FEMA mitigation funding, making this a key trigger for future infrast...