INTRODUCTION
This portion of the Plan identifies the four (4) goal statements established by Douglas County for this Hazard Mitigation Plan. Each Goal is meant to be general and broad in nature, and can only be achieved through the long-term implementation of more specific objectives. It is intended that each Goal listed below will be more specifically addressed and realized through the implementation of short-term mitigation objectives and actions established and maintained in Section III: Mitigation Strategy.
GOAL #1
Increase Douglas County’s internal capabilities to mitigate the effects of natural hazards
GOAL #2
Enhance existing or design and adopt new county policies that will reduce the potential damaging effects of hazards without hindering other community goals
Protect Douglas County’s most vulnerable populations, buildings and critical facilities through the implementation of cost-effective and technically feasible mitigation projects
GOAL #4
Protect public health, safety and welfare by increasing the public awareness of existing hazards and by fostering both individual and public responsibility in mitigating risks due to those hazards