MUNI-PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationPLACED ON FILE

Adoption of the 2026 Philadelphia Hazard Mitigation Plan

Original title: May 27, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The adoption of this plan establishes the official city policy for identifying and reducing risks from natural and man-made hazards, which is a requirement for the city to remain eligible for certain federal disaster mitigation grants.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Philadelphia residents

Residents are affected by the city's official strategies for disaster preparedness and the city's eligibility for federal disaster funding.

City of Philadelphia government agencies

Agencies must align their emergency planning and mitigation efforts with the adopted 2026 plan.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has submitted a resolution to the Philadelphia City Council to formally adopt the 2026 as the city's official strategy for managing disaster risks.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The Mayor has formally transmitted a draft resolution to City Council for consideration.
The resolution seeks to adopt the '2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan' as the official city plan.
The document is filed under file number 260561.
The communication was introduced to the City Council on May 28, 2026.
The current status of the document is 'PLACED ON FILE'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan?

It is a document that identifies potential natural and man-made hazards in a community and outlines strategies to reduce the impact of those hazards.

Does this resolution change city law?

This resolution proposes to make the 2026 the official policy of the city, which guides future emergency planning and grant eligibility.

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Update to Hazard Mitigation Strategy

The city is moving to update its hazard mitigation framework for the year 2026.

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Connected Entities

personCherelle L. Parker“Mayor of Philadelphia who transmitted the resolution.”Map →

organizationCity Council of the City of Philadelphia“The legislative body considering the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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