Special Topics in Mitigation Planning
- Sustainability in Mitigation Planning
- Mitigation in Recovery Planning
- Mitigation for Tribal Officials
- Disaster Resistant Universities
- Planning for Human-Caused Hazards
Sustainability in Mitigation Planning
- Planning for a Sustainable Future: The Link Between Hazard Mitigation and Livability (FEMA 364)
- Rebuilding for a More Sustainable Future: An Operational Framework (FEMA 365)
Mitigation in Recovery Planning
- Planning for Post-disaster Recovery and Reconstruction (FEMA 421, PAS 483/484) is a landmark report that introduces community planners to guide rebuilding and recovery after disasters, and provides guidance on how to plan for post-disaster reconstruction. It also guides development of a natural hazards element as part of a local, general, or comprehensive plan. This document thus equips planners and others involved in post-disaster reconstruction at all levels of government with the tools needed to create (or re-create) communities that will withstand natural disasters. Developed in partnership with the American Planning Association (APA), Chapters 3 - 5 are available to download from the FEMA Library. Complete copies may also be ordered through the APA Planners Book Service online or by phone at (312) 786-6344 (costs may apply).
Mitigation for Tribal Officials
- Mitigation for Tribal Official (E344) Resident Training Course provides tribal representatives with an understanding of FEMA’s mitigation programs, tribal mitigation opportunities, and examples of mitigation success. The primary emphasis is on mitigation planning requirements, the National Flood Insurance Program, and mitigation grant programs.
Disaster Resistant Universities
- Building a Disaster-Resistant University (FEMA 443) is both a how-to guide and a distillation of the experiences of six universities and colleges that have been working to become more disaster-resistant. This guide provides basic information designed for institutions just getting started, as well as concrete ideas, suggestions, and practical experiences for institutions that have already begun to take steps to becoming more disaster-resistant.
- Building Partnerships to Reduce Hazard Risks (FEMA L-265) provides a brief explanation on the benefits to both universities and their local communities when they collaborate to reduce risks. Includes a list of public and private sector resources that provide planning assistance to academic institutions.
Planning for Human-Caused Hazards
- Antiterrorism and Technological Hazard Mitigation. FEMA’s role in managing terrorism includes both antiterrorism and counterterrorism activities. Antiterrorism refers to defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of people and property to terrorist acts, while counterterrorism includes offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism. Thus, antiterrorism is an element of hazard mitigation, while counterterrorism falls within the scope of preparedness, response, and recovery.
While you may not be able to prevent an attack, it is well within your ability to lessen the likelihood and/or the potential effects of an incident by implementing antiterrorism measures. The process of mitigating hazards before they become disasters is similar for both natural and human-caused hazards.
Please see FEMA's page on Terrorism hazards for more information.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 26-Aug-2008 11:35:01 EDT