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Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measures
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Comprehensive listing of projects eligible for FEMA mitigation funding
Mitigation funds are available now Mitigation grant funds are enormously valuable for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to reduce the risks of catastrophic damage within their communities. Understanding the foundation of hazard mitigation, strategizing your jurisdiction’s priorities while assessing and documenting your risks, and submitting eligible projects will help break the cycle of repetitive damage and protect against future losses. The following resources will help you start planning. Click to get started: > FEMA.gov > H azard Mitigation Assistance Grants > H azard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide (Updated March 2023) > N ational Mitigation Framework > National Mitigation Investment Strategy If you need additional assistance, reach out to a professional for help navigating the system. Best practices in mitigation planning Take an all-hazards approach Causes of disasters can vary, but the effects often do not. Consider similar effects caused by various hazards instead of having a unique plan for each type of disaster. Use available guidance and planning materials Sample planning materials are available through state and FEMA websites – just add your data and tailor the contents to address specific local circumstances. Engage multiple teams The most realistic and complete who will execute the plan. This approach helps ensure the plan is comprehensive and realistic, with minimal duplication of effort. Implement multi-jurisdictional planning Single jurisdictional plans provide autonomy for the municipality but limit opportunities to collaborate with neighboring communities that may have the same challenges. Multi-jurisdictional planning is most plans are prepared by a team that includes representatives of departments, agencies and groups effective when communities face the same threats/hazards, operate under similar authorities, and have closely aligned capabilities. Also, they tend to be looked at more favorably when being considered for approval. Involve elected officials Seek support from elected officials to make mitigation planning a priority. Build on what exists in the jurisdiction A review of recent emergency operations and hazard events can help identify future issues. Seek professional assistance The addition of experts like professional consultants and engineers can be extremely valuable. Emergency management and disaster recovery consultants are available to provide advice and assistance from conception to completion.
HMGP Post-Fire
Eligible Activities
HMGP
BRIC FMA
Capacity and Capacity-Building New Plan Creation and Updates
4 *
4
4
4
Planning-Related Activities
4
4
4
Project Scoping/Advance Assistance
4
4
4
4
Financial Technical Assistance
4
Direct Non-Financial Technical Assistance
4
Partnerships
4
4
Codes and Standards
4
4
4
Innovative Capability- and Capacity-Building †
4
4
4
4
Mitigation Projects Property Acquisition Structure Elevation
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Mitigation Reconstruction
4
4
4
4
Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects Non-Localized Flood Risk Reduction Projects
4
4
4
4
4 4 **
4
4
Stabilization
4
4
4
4
Dry Floodproofing Non-Residential Building
4
4
4
4
Tsunami Vertical Evacuation
4
4
4
Safe Room
4
4
4
Wildfire Mitigation
4
4
4
Retrofit
4 †
4
4
4
Secondary Power Source
4
4
4
Warning System (excluding Earthquake Early Warning System)
4
4
4
Earthquake Early Warning System
4
4
4
Aquifer Recharge, Storage, and Recovery
4 4 ***
4
4
Innovative Mitigation Project ††
4
4
4
4
Management Costs
4
4
4
4
* For FMA, new plans and plan updates must provide for the reduction of flood losses to structures for which National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage is available. ** For FMA, non-localized flood risk reduction projects such as dikes, levees, floodwalls, seawalls, groins, jetties, dams and large-scale waterway channelization projects are not eligible unless the administrator specifically determines in approving a mitigation plan that such activities are the most cost-effective mitigation activities for the National Flood Mitigation Fund. *** For FMA, aquifer recharge, storage and recovery projects may be eligible under FMA if the purpose of the project is to provide flood mitigation benefits to NFIP participating communities and is demonstrated to eliminate future claims against the NFIP. † Only flood-related retrofitting projects are eligible. †† Innovative Capability- and Capacity-Building Activities and Innovative Mitigation Projects not described in the HMA Guide will be evaluated on their own merit against program requirements. Eligible activities will be approved on a case-by-case basis if assistance is available.
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