The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted April 15 to amend the Countywide Plan’s safety element to incorporate the Marin County Operational Area Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan of 2023 by reference, satisfying state requirements under Assembly Bill 2140 and preserving eligibility for certain state and federal disaster funding.

County planners told the board the amendment ensures compliance with AB 2140 and provides an accessible web link to the FEMA‑approved plan, a step required for increased state cost share on eligible public assistance projects under the California Disaster Assistance Act. The staff presentation noted the prior plan was adopted in December 2018 and that inclusion of the updated 2023 plan clears a technical compliance gap.

Joshua Rattan of the Community Development Agency summarized the amendment and said the updated plan is required for Marin to remain eligible for FEMA pre‑disaster and hazard mitigation grant programs and to seek higher state cost shares on public assistance. No members of the public spoke on the item.

The board approved a motion to adopt the safety element amendment and to provide the required accessible link to the hazard mitigation plan. Supervisors received the recommendation from the planning commission and the measure passed without recorded opposition.

The county said adopting the updated plan preserves Marin’s eligibility for federal and state mitigation and disaster assistance programs; staff and emergency‑management officials will incorporate the plan into county operations and grant planning.