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Thinking Big: How a Small Town Achieves Large-Scale, Long-Lasting Mitigation
Whitestown, New York, is no stranger to flooding. Since the 1950s, flooding has been common. The source of the flooding is Sauquoit Creek, which flows north before ending at the Mohawk River just outside of the town.
Wildfire Aftermath Prompts Mitigation Project to Aid Recovery
Wildfire Aftermath Prompts Mitigation Project to Aid Recovery
Two-Year Home Construction Project Withstands Wildfire
Two-Year Home Construction Project Withstands Wildfire
Organization Executes Projects Aimed at Mitigating Wildfires
Organization Executes Projects Aimed at Mitigating Wildfires
Mitigation Measures May Have Saved Lahaina’s ‘Miracle’ Home
Mitigation Measures May Have Saved Lahaina’s ‘Miracle’ Home
Helping Communities Be More Self Reliant During and After Natural Hazards
Helping Communities Be More Self Reliant During and After Natural Hazards
Creating Fuel Breaks as a Mitigation Measure in Combatting Wildfire Risks
Creating Fuel Breaks as a Mitigation Measure in Combatting Wildfire Risks
Sheltering From the Storm: A Hurricane Ian Success Story
In September 2022, Hurricane Ian landed on Florida’s coast, causing 149 fatalities and $112 billion in damage, making it the most expensive hurricane in Florida's history and the third costliest in the history of the United States.
Building Science Disaster Support: Resilient by Design
In September 2022, Hurricane Ian landed on Florida’s coast, causing 149 fatalities and $112 billion in damage, making it the most expensive hurricane in Florida's history and the third costliest in the history of the United States. FEMA’s Building Science Disaster Support Program (BSDS) deployed a Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT)
From the Ashes of Paradise: Community Plans Forged in Wildfire
Butte County’s local champions are passionate about sharing ideas. The benefits of this outreach show up in the county’s wildfire projects and pre-disaster planning. Two main champions brought all the key players together. Their work led to more cohesive planning efforts. Strong ties and a long history of trust help expand this outreach. It now extends farther and includes young people. This work has helped the county carry out its mitigation projects more quickly and successfully.