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Region I Mitigation Division

20th Annual New England Mitigation Conference Begins New Tradition

Dr. Smith speaks at recent mit conference

More than 100 New England Federal, state, local and tribal officials and private parties participated in the New England Hazard Mitigation Conference, themed "Rising Waters," on May 20th to 22nd, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Newport, RI.  The purpose of the conference was to exchange information on mitigation techniques, grant programs, floodplain management and to recognize outstanding achievements and service among their peers. 
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Division Overview

Mitigation Outreach team visiting with home building storm customer.

FEMA's Region I Mitigation Division, led by Division Director Kevin Merli, is committed to excellent customer service through solid partnerships with our state, local and tribal counterparts.  Its mission is reflective of FEMA's national Mitigation Directorate - to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. 

The Region I Mitigation Division covers the six New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont .  Members of our staff are experts in various aspects of mitigation, and specialize in activities conducted within our branches:

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State and Commonwealth Mitigation Contacts

Mitigation Highlight of the Season - Winter, 2009

fayette geotextiles

Fayette, Maine

Prior to 2004, Fayette, Maine had a washout-prone headache referred to locally as “Bog Road”.  Originally built as a logging road across a bog and like many strategically placed temporary gravel roads, it has become a well traveled shortcut. 
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New Hampshire Learns Key Findings of Flood Impact Mitigation Study

NH Study

URS Corporation recently completed work on a study that was undertaken to investigate causes of recent flooding in south-central and southeastern New Hampshire.  An independent review panel offered insight into the results of the study, which will help N.H. citizens plan for flood events and allow federal, state and local officials to mitigate the impacts of future flooding.  Full Story

 

Last Modified: Friday, 28-Aug-2009 11:36:20 EDT