2023 Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan

What is the Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan?

The Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan (2023 Flood Plan) addresses how Pierce County Planning and Public Works will provide various services to improve our community’s resilience to future flood hazards.

The 2023 Flood Plan identifies projects, policies, and programs that will reduce the impact of major flooding on the community to be implemented over a 10-year period.

The purpose of the 2023 Flood Plan is to create a resilient community by:

• Outlining the County’s local and federal obligations.
• Recommending regional policies, programs, and projects that reduce risks to public health and safety.
• Reducing damage to private improvements as well as critical infrastructure such as roads, highways, ferry landings, assisted living facilities, and bridges.
• Reducing maintenance costs. Improving habitat conditions while protecting and maintaining the regional economy.