Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning

HAZUS-MH

HAZUS-MH is a nationally applicable standardized methodology and software program that contains models for estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods, and hurricane winds.

Mitigation Planning

Mitigation Planning is a process for States and local communities to systematically identify strategies and specifical activities and tools to help reduce risks to life and property from hazards. FEMA requires mitigation plans as a condition of receiving mitigation grant funds, including Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grants.  Mitigation Planning has four steps:

  • organizing resources
  • assessing risks
  • developing a mitigation plan, and
  • implementing the plan and monitoring progress.

Mitigation Planning Publications and Tools for hazard mitigation planning, including How-To guides, regulations, and guidance documents.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 02-Aug-2006 13:38:47 EDT