The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments (NWMO RCOG) is hosting the first gathering in a series of meetings focusing on the 5-year update for Worth County’s Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Kickoff meeting will be held Monday, May 18th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at the Grant City Golf Clubhouse, 409 East 1st, Grant City, MO. All interested citizens and public officials of Worth County are invited to attend.
Worth County is susceptible to many types of natural hazards. Tornadoes, winter storms, and flooding have shaped the landscape, history, and economy of the county. Hazard mitigation planning is the process of developing sustained actions to reduce or eliminate the long-term risks associated with these potential disasters. The plan, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the communities of Worth County, will utilize a committee of first responders, elected officials, and public volunteers to gather community- and county-specific information. The Hazard Mitigation Plan, currently under revision by the County and NWMO RCOG, is a requirement to access federal mitigation funds in the event of a natural disaster. The Committee will discuss existing hazards, community profiles, and the general plan update process.
An RSVP is requested for anyone planning to attend. Please contact Kirk Kopper (solid@nwmorcog.org) at the Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments with questions and RSVPs.
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