Natural Resources

Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan - Background

The Chelan County Planning Partnership, comprised of Chelan County and the cities of Cashmere, Chelan, Entiat, Leavenworth and Wenatchee, Fire Districts 1, 3, 5, 6, and 8, Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue, Cascadia Conservation District, Chelan County Flood Control Zone District, and Lake Chelan Reclamation District, updated the 2011 Chelan County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The 2019 plan is a comprehensive document that evaluates and identifies natural hazards, potential risks from those hazards, and projects to mitigate for and respond to hazard events. The 2019 plan was approved by FEMA on December 10, 2019 and expires December 9, 2024.

2024 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - Overview 

The Chelan County Planning Partnership, comprised of Chelan County and the cities of Cashmere, Chelan, Entiat, Leavenworth and Wenatchee, Fire Districts 1, 3, 5, 6, and 8, Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue, Cascadia Conservation District, Chelan County Flood Control Zone District, and Lake Chelan Reclamation District, is reconvening to update the 2019 Chelan County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan is a comprehensive document that evaluates and identifies natural hazards, potential risks from those hazards, and projects to mitigate for and respond to hazard events. The planning process will also include an update to the Chelan County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Click here for more information on this plan.

The planning process will include opportunities for public participation, including open houses and Steering Committee meetings. Information about these opportunities will be posted on this website.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee will meet 6-8 times over the next year to guide the plan development process. Meeting agendas and summaries will be posted here. Most of these meetings will be open to the public via the Zoom link below, and will be held at the Confluence Technology Center. For questions about the plan update or to be added to an email list and receive updates on the planning process, please contact Lisa Dowling.

Join us April 18th, 2024, for the next round of Steering Committee Meetings! Below are the meeting times for each Steering Committee, and you can join in virutally through the Zoom link below. Meeting agendas will be linked below prior to March 6. 

  • Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee will meet from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
  • Community Wildfire Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Meeting agenda

2024 CCHMP Steering Committee:

March 6, 2024                                                                                                 

Agenda                                   

Draft Meeting Summary

Ground Rules

2019 Chelan County Multi-Jurisdiction Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

Volume 1

Volume 2

2018-2019 Steering Committee:

Meetings were held throughout the planning process. Please see below for meeting agendas and summaries.

June 12, 2018 Agenda Meeting Summary
July 19, 2018 Agenda Meeting Summary
August 21, 2018 Agenda Meeting Summary
September 20, 2018 Agenda Meeting Summary
October 18, 2018 Agenda Meeting Summary
November 15, 2018 Agenda Meeting Summary
January 10, 2019 Agenda Meeting Summary
February 14, 2019 Agenda Meeting Summary
May 30, 2019 Agenda Meeting Summary
June 24, 2019 Agenda Meeting Summary

 

2018 Updated Chelan County RIsk Maps Plan Documents

Shake Map-Cascadia M9.0 (2016)

Shake Map-Cascadia M7.2 

Liqufaction Susceptibility

Flood Boundaries

Deep-Seated Landslide Susceptilibilty

Shallow-Seated Landslide Susceptilibilty

 

 

2011 Plan and maps

County Maps

City Specific Maps

Posted: 02/12/2015 09:54 AM
Last Updated: 03/28/2024 09:13 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 26
    Apr 2024
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 24
    Apr 2024
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - April 24th, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 24
    Apr 2024
    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Assessor's Office Community Meeting: Entiat and North Wenatchee

    Posted by: Chelan County Assessor

    Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius invites property owners and all interested parties to attend one of four community meetings scheduled this spring throughout the county.

    Wenatchee Valley Fire Station No. 11
  • 23
    Apr 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Special Election Day - Manson Parks & Recreation District voters only

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

  • 15
    Apr 2024
    08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.