The Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 23, according to Gwinnett Police Cpl. Jake Smith, public information officer.

Attendees will receive an overview of the hazard mitigation planning process and will have the opportunity to offer recommendations.

The meeting will be held at the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) located at 800 Hi Hope Road, Lawrenceville. 

The Gwinnett County Office of Emergency Management is a unit of the Gwinnett County Police Department and handles a variety of tasks within Gwinnett County. 

These tasks involve planning for emergencies and disasters, responding to incidents as a coordinating agency, directing mitigation against hazards, and assisting Gwinnett County government and Gwinnett County citizens in recovery after an incident.

The final plan will be submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for approval.