This page summarizes the current status of hazard mitigation plans in jurisdictions across the nation to inform mitigation planners, government officials, and other interested individuals. Information on how to access the geospatial information system (GIS) mapping service is available from the Mitigation Planning Portal GIS Mapping Service Quick Start Guide factsheet.
As of September 30, 2016, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories (Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands)* have FEMA-approved state mitigation plans. A total of 22,582 local governments have current (FEMA-approved or approvable-pending-adoption) local mitigation plans and an additional 145 tribal governments have current tribal mitigation plans. Over 81% of the nation's population lives in communities with current mitigation plans. Such communities benefit from hazard mitigation planning through understanding of natural hazards, development of mitigation strategies, and eligibility for certain non-emergency FEMA grants.
The national status map below, shows local jurisdictions with approved plans (green), approvable-pending-adoption (APA) plans (light green), plans that will expire within 90 days (yellow), and expired plans (red).
* In 2008, the Marshall Islands (RMI) and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) came under the jurisdiction of a compact agreement between FEMA and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), therefore the state mitigation plan requirement is optional for these territories.
As of September 30, 2016, 12 states have received FEMA approval of an enhanced state mitigation plan, making them eligible to receive increased funds under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program following a disaster declaration. To receive FEMA approval of an enhanced plan, a state must demonstrate that it has developed a comprehensive mitigation program and is capable of managing increased funding to achieve its mitigation goals. As of September 30, 2016, states with enhanced mitigation plans include:
California
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Missouri
Iowa
Nevada
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Washington
Wisconsin