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This bill addresses municipal flood resilience planning by allowing New Hampshire municipalities to voluntarily include flood hazard mitigation strategies in their master plans. The bill amends existing state law to expand the requirements and options for municipal master plans, specifically adding provisions for a comprehensive natural hazards section and an optional coastal and inland flood resilience management section. These new sections would require municipalities to identify areas susceptible to flooding, assess associated risks, and propose mitigation measures, including considerations for public safety, infrastructure protection, emergency access, and evacuation routes. The bill emphasizes that these planning efforts are optional and do not impose new state mandates or costs, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing the challenges posed by extreme weather events and aging infrastructure. By enabling municipalities to develop preventative strategies, the legislation aims to help communities better protect public safety, property, and critical infrastructure from potential flood-related damages. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2273&inflect=2