Most residents in Oswego County are familiar with the extreme weather conditions that comes with living there.

This year's highest risks are severe wind, thunderstorms, and flooding — those were the top hazards identified in the Oswego County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The federal government requires an update to the plan every five years. The county worked with towns to identify key projects to help mitigate the risks.

"Changes in the climate patterns and other situations have led to more flooding around area roads in the county," said Terry Bennett, Oswego County Emergency Services program coordinator.

Some of the projects intended to fight these threats include getting generators so that in the case of severe weather and power outages, there is a place with power for people to stay.

"Our plan addresses what our municipalities can do to strengthen their shoreline and their infrastructure by protecting their sewer systems a little bit better to mitigate against flooding," Bennett said.

The county got a $200,000 federal grant to develop the plan and implement projects.

"This is one more piece in their tool box to help prevent or lessen the effects of severe emergency for them,” Bennett said.

The plan doesn't address international questions about shoreline flooding.