ANNEX C: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT (HIVA), MITIGATION AND RECOVERY
Purpose In 2013 Washington State published the Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) which addresses identifying and mitigating hazards and vulnerabilities, both natural and human-caused. It includes the Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment (HIVA). The purpose of the Plan is to provide guidance and a framework for hazard identification and mitigation in the State of Washington. It identifies goals, objectives and recommended actions and initiatives for state government that will reduce injury and damage from any hazard. Scope This Appendix addresses both natural and manmade hazards that may affect CWU and have an adverse impact on life, property, the environment and the image of the university. It summarizes potential hazards and suggests methods for identification, assessment and mitigation. It is not intended to be a complete guide to the management of every possible hazard, but does provide a framework for department heads and supervisors to conduct an assessment, develop a mitigation strategy and develop a response plan for the hazards listed. Concept of Operations The Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is a comprehensive plan for statewide mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities. As such, this plan is the primary implementing document for the National Incident Management System (NIMS) within the state of Washington. Additionally, the CEMP provides a framework for state, tribal, and county coordination and cooperation supporting the response and recovery of local jurisdictions in times of emergencies and disasters. The basic plan and Emergency Support Functions (ESF) describe specific roles, responsibilities, functions, and support relationships of state agencies. The scope of the CEMP is applicable to all state agencies, commissions, boards, and councils (where applicable) and considers the emergencies and disasters likely to occur as identified in the Washington State Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment (HIVA) and the Washington State Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP). Mitigation is the actions that reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people, property, environment, and economy from natural and technological hazards. The SHMP provides a framework to demonstrate that mitigation is often the most cost effective and environmentally sound approach to reduce future loss.
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