The Carrollton Town Council adopted the Carroll County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan during a brief meeting on Monday, December 15.

The purpose of the plan is to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards. The plan and the update were prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 to result in eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs. The plan covers jurisdictions who participated in the planning process, including the City of Bogard, Carrollton, City of De Witt, City of Norborne, Carrollton R-VII, Hale R-I, Norborne R-VIII, Tina-Avalon R-II, and Unincorporated Carroll County.

Carrollton Mayor Keith Higgins tells KMMO News that the council approved an ordinance formally adopting the plan during its most recent meeting. Higgins served as Carrollton’s jurisdictional representative on the Carroll County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee.

In other action from last Monday’s meeting, the council approved a conditional use permit on a property on 210 North Main Street to operate a short-term rental.

The council’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026.