Thank you for your interest in Michigan Technological University's Multi-Hazard Mitigation
Plan. The plan wil be updated during the 2023 and 2024 academic years. What is Hazard Mitigation?
Hazard mitigation planning reduces the loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. It begins by identifying natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities on campus. After identifying these risks, long-tern startegies are developed for protecting people and property from similar future events. Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. Our plan also includes human-caused hazards such as hazardous materials, cyber threats, pandemics, and active shooters. A hard copy of the 2020-2025 Michigan Tech Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is available to view in the Facilities Management department at 100 Facilities Building, Houghton, MI. To receive a digital copy of the plan, please e-mail facilities@mtu.edu.
How Can I Help?
Michigan Tech wants your involvement in the hazard mitigation planning process. Here are just a few ways you can help us update our plan.
- Complete the Survey - Survey closed on March 15, 2024. THANK YOU to all who completed the survey. The information you provided will help us better understand your hazard concerns and help us identify mitigation activities that should help lessen the impact of future hazard events on campus.
- Attend meetings - All steering committee meetings and work sessions will be open to the public. See the listing of meeting below.
- Give us your feedback - We will also be asking for you to review and provide feedback on the draft of the updated plan in August/September 2024.
- Share - Make sure your voice is heard. Share your opinions, ideas and/or concerns any time. Email Lori Weir at llweir@mtu.edu
Currently Scheduled Steering Committee Meetings
| Steering Committee Meeting | Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 3:30-4:30pm | Facilities (Building 44) Conference Room |
| Steering Committee Work Session (Hazard Identification Risk/Vulnerability) | Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 10:00-11:00am | MUB - Superior Room - B001 |
| Steering Committee Meeting | Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 2:30- 3:30pm | CANCELLED due to illness |
| Steering Committee Meeting | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | MUB - Alumni Lounge A - 107A |
| Steering Committee Meeting | Friday, May 3, 2024 | 9:00-10:00am | Facilities (Building 44) Conference Room |
| Steering Committee Meeting | Monday, June 3, 2024 | 11:00am - Noon | ZOOM: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/84092936502 |
| Steering Committee Meeting | Friday, June 28, 2024 | 9:00am - 10:00am | MUB - Datolite Room - 100 |
| Steering Committee Meeting | Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 3:00pm-4:00pm | ZOOM: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/82738301554 |
Want to Participate Even More?
If you would like to take on a more active role in planning or outreach, there may be opportunities that fit your interests. Please complete this form to let us know how you would like to help.