2026-17

RESOLUTION

OF THE
COUNCIL
No. 2026-17

WHEREAS: the City of Newport recognizes exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to life, property, environment, within the community; and

WHEREAS: pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and

WHEREAS: the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new requirements for pre-and post-disaster hazard mitigation programs; and

WHEREAS: the 2025 plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in Newport from impacts of future hazards and disasters; and

WHEREAS: adoption by the City Council demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving goals outlined in the 2025 Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED: that the City of Newport
1) Adopts in its entirety, the 2025 Aquidneck Island Regional Hazard Mitigation and Flood Management Plan ("The Plan") and resolves to execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this jurisdiction.
2) Will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and post-disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.
3) Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning programs and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.
4) Will continue its support of the Hazard Mitigation Committee as described within the Plan
5) Will incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of government and partner operations
6) Will provide an update of the Plan every five years.

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
FEBRUARY 11, 2026

Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk