The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) will be updating the 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan that includes El Paso County and its eight municipalities, including the City of Colorado Springs. The update of this plan allows the county and participating jurisdictions to continue to be eligible for future pre- and post-disaster mitigation funding.
To learn more about the types of hazards included in the plan and their potential impact to the region, click the link below:
View the 2026 HMP Update Storymap
This page will serve as a hub for all information related to the 2026 HMP update and for all requests for public input during the plan update process.
Plan Background
The Hazard Mitigation Plan focuses on the populations, buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities that might be impacted by natural disasters. Ultimately, the mitigation projects identified and implemented will reduce vulnerability and enable communities to become more resilient to disasters.
The plan will include a risk assessment to identify hazards that may impact El Paso County and its municipalities. It profiles the relevant hazards and their potential consequences, identifies assets that are subject to losses or damage, and estimates the potential losses that could result from each type of hazard. Following the risk assessment, the emergency management team will develop a hazard mitigation strategy, including the identification of hazard mitigation goals and a prioritized list of actions designed to reduce losses. The update of this plan allows the county and participating jurisdictions to continue to be eligible for future pre- and post- disaster mitigation funding.
Feedback requested on draft plan
The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) is asking residents for their feedback on the 2026 Pikes Peak Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan includes El Paso County and its eight municipalities, including the City of Colorado Springs. The public comment period will open October 20, 2025, and will remain open through November 3, 2025. Email any comments to mitigation@elpasoco.com.
Draft plan
Public Engagement
Public Meetings
PPROEM will host a series of meetings for the Hazard Mitigation Planning Team throughout the plan update process. The following meetings are open to the public. Click the links below to register to register to attend the meetings virtually.
- June 11, 2025, 1-3 p.m.: Mitigation Actions
- July 15, 2025, 1-2 p.m.: Risk Assessment
- July 31, 2025, 2-3 p.m.: Mitigation Strategy Workshop
- Oct. 21, 2025, 10-11 a.m.: Draft Plan Review
- In-person at 3755 Mark Dabling Blvd.
- Oct. 21, 2025, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: 2nd Public Meeting (In-Person)
- In-person at 3755 Mark Dabling Blvd.
- October 21 registration link
Public Communications
Plan Update Timeline
April 23: Kick-off meeting
May 22: 1st public meeting
Oct. 20-Nov. 3: Public review and comment period
Oct. 21: 2nd public meeting
Contact
Questions? Send us an email or call 719-385-5957.