LOCAL MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW TOOL
future disaster damages. The three programs are the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program, and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). More funding resources are on the following page. https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation • Integrating Mitigation Strategies with Local Planning : Provides practical guidance on how to incorporate risk reduction strategies into existing local plans, policies, codes, and programs that guide community development or redevelopment patterns. https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/frameworks/community-recovery- management-toolkit/recovery-planning/integrating-mitigation/case-studies-tools-community • Integrating Mitigation Strategies with Local Planning: This resource provides practical guidance on how to incorporate risk reduction strategies into existing local plans, policies, codes, and programs that guide community development or redevelopment patterns. https://www.fema.gov/media-collection/integrating-hazard-mitigation-local-planning-case-studies-and-tools- community • Mitigation Ideas: Communities can use this resource to identify and evaluate a range of potential mitigation actions for reducing risk to natural hazards and disasters. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/fema-mitigation-ideas_02-13-2013.pdf • American Planning Association (APA), Post Disaster Recovery Resources: An APA collection of resources, documents, and briefing papers related to post disaster recovery and public engagement. https://www.planning.org/resources/disaster/ Risk Assessment, Hazard Specific Analyses • The Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal (SouthWRAP): A risk information portal maintained by the Southern Group of State Foresters that provides maps of fire intensity scales that meet extent and location planning requirements. Site also includes Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) maps and other tools to discuss risk at the county level. While this is a commonly used, high-quality resource, local firefighters should verify the data. Request access to the free ‘Professional Viewer’ to see dedicated fire risk graphics/maps such as WUI interface, burn probability, fire intensity, and more. www.southernwildfirerisk.com • Building Wildfire Resilience: A Land Use Toolbox for County Leaders (National Association of Counties, NACo): Targeting county leaders, resources provides simplified guidance around wildland fire strategy, examples of local fire mitigation efforts, and extensive integration opportunities with other community documents. Building Wildfire Resilience: A Land Use Toolbox for County Leaders (naco.org) • Profiling Difficult Hazards (Flooding, Drought, Wildfire) + Vulnerability and Multi-Jurisdiction Requirements Job Aids: Region 4 Planning Team produced job aids with examples, clarifying details, and suggestions for addressing the most missed elements of the current guidance. Hazards of flooding, drought, and wildfire are specifically profiled. These job aids are not online, but can be requested through the State Planning Coordinator as well as the FEMA Planning Team via email: FEMA-r4- mitplanning@fema.dhs.gov
Funding Sources, Guidance •
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Mitigation Planning and Grants Overview: Main landing page with requirements and information around the primary FEMA grant programs surrounding hazard mitigation planning. https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/hazard-mitigation- planning/requirements
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