Hazard Mitigation Planning Training
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Planning
- G318: Preparing and Reviewing Local Plans
This 2-day workshop covers the fundamentals of the mitigation planning requirements for communities to develop new or updated Local Mitigation Plans that address community priorities and needs and meet requirements established in 44 CFR 201.6. This workshop describes the planning process, the requirements for stakeholder involvement, the relationship between multi-hazard mitigation planning requirements and elements of the Community Rating System to assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. Finally, the basic elements of the plan review, approval, and update cycle are discussed, including tips for implementing and maintaining an approved plan, tracking performance, keeping stakeholders involved, and preventing plans from lapsing or expiring. Planners interested in attending or hosting field offerings of G318 or other training should contact the appropriate FEMA Regional Office.
- Mitigation Planning Workshop: Preparing and Reviewing Local Plans
This 1-day workshop, based on G318, will be held on Sunday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Annual Conference of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). To attend, please register for the ASFPM 2009 conference.
- Mitigation Planning Workshop: Planning for a Disaster Resistant Community
This 3-hour workshop will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during the Annual Conference of the American Planning Association (APA). Over 17,000 communities nationwide have adopted Local Hazard Mitigation Plans. This workshop will focus on the emerging knowledge of hazards in the planning profession, and explain linkages between hazard risks and other community elements. Participants will discuss the role communities have in daily planning and development decisions and learn how these plans are an integral part of other local planning processes. Certified planners can earn 3 certification maintenance credits for attending, and additional credits for completing an optional homework assignment. To attend, please register for the APA National Planning Conference and sign up for this workshop.
Risk Assessment
- HAZUS - MH
HAZUS-MH can be a very useful tool for assessing risk and developing a mitigation plan. A number of courses, including “E296 - Application of HAZUS-MH for Risk Assessment,” are available for planners, emergency managers, other partners, and consultants at no or minimal cost.
Tribal
- Mitigation for Tribal Officials
E-344 - Mitigation for Tribal Officials, a resident training course provides tribal representatives with an understanding of FEMA's mitigation programs, tribal mitigation opportunities, and examples of mitigation success. The primary emphasis is on mitigation planning requirements, the National Flood Insurance Program, and mitigation grant programs.
Last Modified: Friday, 11-Sep-2009 13:39:05 EDT