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<br /> <br />2021 Multijurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan <br /> <br /> Applying an equity-lens to action development—With input from the Steering Committee and planning <br />partners, the Core Planning Team developed an equity screening tool and other resources to support the <br />development of equitable hazard mitigation actions. <br /> Engaging hard-to-reach populations—In April, the Office of Sustainability began negotiated contracts <br />with eight community-based organizations to assist with community outreach, education, and <br />administering the surveys in order to reach socially vulnerable populations. The organizations serve the <br />following areas: unincorporated coastal communities, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, East Palo Alto, Belle <br />Haven, Menlo Park, North Fair Oaks, Daly City, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and San Bruno. <br /> Translation and Interpretation Services—The survey and outreach materials were translated into <br />multiple languages to improve accessibility among populations with limited English proficiency. The <br />website uses Google Translate for accessibility in multiple languages. Interpretation services were offered <br />for the first public workshop and will also be offered for the second workshop on August 12. <br /> <br />3.7.2 Stakeholders and the Steering Committee <br />Stakeholders are the individuals, agencies, community-based organizations, and jurisdictions that have a vested <br />interest in this plan’s recommendations. The effort to include stakeholders in this process included stakeholder <br />participation on the Steering Committee, 50 percent of whose members represent organizations such as Climate <br />Resilient Communities, MidPen Housing Corporation, Puente, the County Commission on Disabilities, Senior <br />Coastsiders, and the North Fair Oaks Community Alliance. Other stakeholders targeted for Steering Committee <br />membership included the following: <br /> San Mateo County and local jurisdiction departments relevant to hazard mitigation planning <br /> Members of the academic, transportation, and public health communities <br /> <br />3.7.3 Website <br />At the beginning of the plan update process, the County established a hazard mitigation website <br />(https://cmo.smcgov.org/multijurisdictional-local-hazard-mitigation-plan) to serve as a one-stop shop for <br />information about the update process (see Figure 3-1). <br /> <br />Throughout the planning effort, the website was used to keep the public informed on milestones and to solicit <br />input. At the same time, the website was used as a major resource for members of the community, planning <br />partners, and other stakeholders to access information and resources about hazard mitigation planning, equity, and <br />climate change as it impacts natural hazards. <br /> <br />The site’s address was publicized in all press releases, mailings, surveys, and public meetings. Information on the <br />plan development process, the Steering Committee, the survey, and phased drafts of the plan was made available <br />to the public on the site throughout the process. San Mateo County intends to keep a website active after the plan <br />is complete to keep the public informed about successful mitigation projects and future plan updates. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3-6