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FEDERAL INSURANCE AND MITIGATION ADMINISTRATION
Hazard Mitigation Overview
Franki Coons
Chief, Grants Implementation Branch
Risk Reduction Division
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What Is Hazard Mitigation?
Any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards
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Examples of Mitigation Actions
Seismic Retrofit
Minor Localized Flood Reduction
Tornado Safe Rooms
Floodproofing
Structure Elevation
Acquisition/Demolition
Acquisition/Relocation
Ignition Resistant Construction
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Mitigation Actions – Flood Insurance
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
is backed by the Federal government. It provides flood insurance for at-risk
properties.
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Mitigation’s Value to Society
Mitigation creates safer communities.
Mitigation saves money for: Individuals Government Society
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Mitigation’s Value to Society
Mitigation promotes encourages sustainable residential and commercial redevelopment.
Mitigation provides a long-term solution to a hazard problem.
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Mitigation Planning
Mitigation Plans form the foundation for a community's long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and breaks the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage.
Mitigation Planning: Is the first step in the mitigation process. Identifies potential projects relative to
hazard risk. Is required to receive project funding
through FEMA’s Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants.
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Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
To provide opportunities to incorporate mitigation actions during recovery
HMGP is made available when requested by the Governor, post a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
HMGP funds mitigation projects and plans that address all natural hazards
Program is administered by the State or Eligible Indian Tribal Nation
Local communities submit applications to the state. State prioritizes and selects projects to be submitted to FEMA
FEMA reviews for eligibility Eligible projects are approved and funded.
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Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM)
Goal: To reduce overall risk to people and property from future hazard events
Funding is made available annually by Congress
PDM is a national competitive program
PDM funds mitigation projects and plans that address natural hazards
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Flood Mitigation Grant Programs
Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA)
To reduce or eliminate flood damage through appropriate mitigation actions
Funded by the National Flood Insurance Fund
Funding is made available annually by Congress
NFIP participation is required
FMA funds only flood hazard mitigation activities
FEMA prioritizes grant funding based on SRL percentage
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Flood Insurance vs. Disaster Assistance
Flood Insurance:Is a payment on a claim
Coverage amounts vary, but insured losses are paid up to the limits of coverage
Disaster Assistance:Is only available after a Presidential major disaster declaration
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What’s next?
Deliver better mitigation faster
Incorporate mitigation earlier during response and recovery
Include planning, environmental and cost-effectiveness
Reduce administrative burden and streamline requirements
Coordinate mitigation into PA assessment process
Educate and engage stakeholders more effectively
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