Seal Beach is updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) — a vital roadmap to make our community safer and more resilient to both natural and human-caused hazards.

We are proud to announce that the City of Seal Beach’s 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) has been officially approved by FEMA and was adopted by the Seal Beach City Council on November 10, 2025.

This finalized plan represents our community’s long-term commitment to reducing risk, strengthening resilience, and preparing for natural and human-caused hazards.

📄 Final 2025 LHMP (FEMA-Approved):
👉 Click Here to Download the Final Plan

📢 Public Review Draft – Now Closed

We invite the community to review and comment on the Public Draft of the LHMP, now available!

✅ Your feedback is critical to shaping the City’s strategy for reducing risks from disasters like wildfires, earthquakes, and hazardous materials spills.

📩 Comments can be submitted by email to: bgray@sealbeachca.gov

📄 Public Review Draft: City of Seal Beach LHMP 2025 Draft

🔍 What Is the LHMP?

A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) helps cities reduce risks from hazards through long-term strategies, community input, and coordination with regional partners. It’s a key requirement under the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, enabling Seal Beach to qualify for FEMA hazard mitigation grant funding.

📊 What’s in the Plan?

The LHMP includes:

• Hazard Profiles: Describes the type, location, severity, and likelihood of future events.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Examines the impact of hazards on people, property, and the economy.
• Mitigation Strategies: Outlines goals, prioritized actions, and partnerships to reduce hazard risks.

🛠 How Is the Plan Developed?

The LHMP is shaped through a collaborative process that involves:

• Community input and outreach events
• Input from neighboring cities, Orange County agencies, and nonprofits
• Review and approval by Cal OES, FEMA, and the Seal Beach City Council

The plan is updated every five years to ensure continued eligibility for funding and relevance to emerging risks.

💬 Questions or Comments?

We welcome your input!

📧 Contact: bgray@sealbeachca.gov

📚 Previous LHMP: City of Seal Beach LHMP (2019)

📄 Public Review Draft: City of Seal Beach LHMP 2025 Draft

📅 Join a Community Outreach Event 2025

Get involved and share your local knowledge and concerns at any of the upcoming events:

• EQCB Meeting
  📍 Wednesday, February 19 | 6:00–8:00 PM
• Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
  📍 Thursday, March 13 | 7:30 AM
• Leisure World Workshop/Open House
  📍 Wednesday, March 19 | 3:00–5:00 PM
• Seal Beach Classic Car Show – Main Street Booth
  📍 Saturday, April 26 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

📝 Take Our Survey (now closed)

Help guide the planning process by completing our anonymous 10-minute community survey (available through Spring 2025).
Your responses will inform key policies and projects in the LHMP.

👉 Take the Survey on SurveyMonkey – Click Here