Prevent Disaster Losses

The information contained here can assist you in learning how to prevent disaster losses.

Know Your Risk

• Hazus-MH is a nationally applicable standardized methodology and software program that contains models for estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods and hurricane winds.
• Flood Maps are available from FEMA's Map Service Center.
• Mitigation Planning

Have A Safe Place To Go…… with Time to Get There.

• Search for Tornado Safe Rooms & Community Shelters
• Risk Management Series

Mitigation Activities

• Mitigation Buyout Projects
• Elevation Projects
• How-to Protect Your Property
• Mitigation Best Practices and Case Studies

FEMA's Mitigation Programs

• National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
• National Dam Safety Program
• National Hurricane Program
• National Flood Insurance Program
  • Flood Insurance
  • Floodplain Management
  • Flood Hazard Mapping