Hazard Mitigation Planning Resources
- Mitigation Planning "How-To" Guides
- Mitigation Grant Programs
- Sustainability in Mitigation Planning
- Mitigation in Recovery Planning
- Disaster-Resistant Universities
- Planning for Human-Caused Hazards
- Partners
Mitigation Planning "How-To" Guides
These guides explain mitigation planning and provide adaptable tools to meet or exceed FEMA's requirements.
- Getting Started: Building Support For Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-1)
- Understanding Your Risks: Identifying Hazards And Estimating Losses (FEMA 386-2)
- Developing The Mitigation Plan: Identifying Mitigation Actions And Implementing Strategies (FEMA 386-3)
- Bringing the Plan to Life: Implementing the Hazard Mitigation Plan (FEMA 386-4)
- Using Benefit-Cost Review in Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-5)
- Integrating Historic Property and Cultural Resource Considerations into Hazard Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-6)
- Integrating Manmade Hazards Into Mitigation Planning
(FEMA 386-7) - Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Planning (FEMA 386-8)
- Using the Hazard Mitigation Plan to Prepare Successful Mitigation Projects (FEMA 386-9)
Mitigation Grant Programs
State, Indian Tribal, and local governments are required to develop hazard mitigation plans as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance. Grant programs with mitigation plan requirements include:
- Stafford Act Grant Programs
- National Flood Insurance Act Grant Programs
A Sample Scope of Work for Mitigation Planning Grants may be downloaded from the FEMA Library.
Please visit the Mitigation Grant Programs page for more information on the specific plan requirements for the various mitigation grant programs, as well as FEMA funds available for mitigation plan development and mitigation projects.
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 for community planners for rebuilding and recovery after disasters and post-disaster reconstruction. It also guides development of a natural hazards element as part of a local, general, or comprehensive plan. Developed in partnership with the American Planning Association (APA). Copies may be ordered through the APA Planners Book Service online or by phone at (312) 786-6344 (costs may apply).
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 vulnerability to terrorist acts, while counterterrorism includes offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism.
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.
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.
Partners
- American Planning Association
- Association of State Floodplain Managers
- Institute for Business & Home Safety
- National Institute of Building Sciences
- Whole Building Design Guide
- National Fire Protection Association
- Firewise Communities
- Northwest Tribal Emergency Management Council
Last Modified: Friday, 20-Mar-2009 15:57:57 EDT