FEMA requires counties to develop Hazard Mitigation Plans and the thorough review of these plans every five years. Approximately 10 years ago this requirement was instituted and grant money was attached to this requirement. Due to the requirement being in its infancy this project began with virtually no information and no idea of where to start. Mr. Czapiewski was tasked with designing the project, gathering and organizing the information and creating and finalizing the plans. Data needed for the project included flood studies – which were incomplete or non-existent, infrastructure documentation, resource requirements and a myriad of other data and information which was compiled and analyzed. A number of public meetings were facilitated and the information from these meetings compiled and collated. Through it all Mr. Czapiewski remained a tremendous leader and resource. The finished proect at the conclusion of this year long process was excellent and meta ll the FEMA and HSEM requirements for approval. His studies were the basis for the next round of a required Hazard Mitigation Planning updates recently completed by our Emergency Management Director in December of 2013.