The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) is seeking public input to help shape the region’s 2026 All Hazards Mitigation Plan (AHMP). Residents are encouraged to take the brief 10-minute survey and share their perspectives on hazards facing the Middle Peninsula and strategies for reducing risks and impacts.

The survey is anonymous, and results will be incorporated into the updated plan, which serves as a roadmap for strengthening community resilience against future disasters.

Responses are due by October 15, 2025.

“Community input is critical to ensuring this plan reflects the realities and concerns of the people who live and work here,” said Rachael Peabody, Acting Executive Director for the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission. “By participating, residents can directly influence how we prepare for and respond to hazards in the years ahead.”

What the Survey Covers

Participants are asked a few demographic questions to identify what locality they live in, how they personally prepare for hazards and if they have experienced damage related to weather hazards.

Other questions ask for opinions on their level of concern over hazards that could impact the region over the next 20 years, including, but not limited to winter storms, hurricanes and high winds, flooding and sea level rise, communicable diseases, earthquakes, and more.

The survey also seeks feedback on, among other topics, how local and regional governments should prepare for these events and asks individuals to reflect on their own readiness and planning.

Why It Matters

The All Hazards Mitigation Plan is required for localities to remain eligible for certain types of state and federal disaster funding. More importantly, it helps communities reduce risks before disaster strikes—saving lives, property and resources.

How to Participate

Take the survey today at: surveymonkey.com/r/9MC32G7.

All responses will remain confidential and will be summarized in the 2026 AHMP update.

For more information about the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission and its regional resilience initiatives, visit mppdc.com.