FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2025
Moore County Seeks Public Input on Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
CARTHAGE, NC — Moore County Emergency Management, in collaboration with counties and municipalities across the Cape Fear region, is seeking public input as part of the update to the Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This important plan identifies local risks and vulnerabilities to natural disasters and outlines strategies to reduce the long-term impacts of these hazards.
The Cape Fear region, which includes Moore, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Chatham Counties, is vulnerable to a wide range of natural hazards including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, winter storms, hurricanes, and more. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is a key tool in helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from these events. The plan is updated every five years in accordance with FEMA requirements, with the last update completed in 2020.
Public Input Opportunities: Residents are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and suggestions through the following:
Online Public Survey: A brief public survey is available to collect feedback on natural hazards and mitigation efforts. Link: https://www.moorecountync.gov (Main page “Moore News and Events”)
Public Meeting: A hybrid public meeting will be held to present information and gather public input:
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
In-Person Location:
Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center – Community Room
302 S. McNeill Street, Carthage, NC 28327
Virtual Attendance: (Microsoft Teams):
Meeting ID: 240 289 496 533 0
Passcode: 8Qg97Uw2
Dial-In Phone: 1-469-998-7752
Phone Conference ID: 969 951 485#
The feedback gathered will help shape the updated Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which plays a critical role in guiding future investments, policies, and actions related to disaster resilience and preparedness.
For more information about the plan or how to get involved, please contact: Scot Brooks Emergency Management Coordinator at (910) 947-6317 or sbrooks@moorecountync.gov
Press Release (PDF)