FEMA’s Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide was last updated in 2017. This Guide is also known as the Tribal Mitigation Planning Policy. FEMA is currently updating this policy to make sure it stays current with other mitigation planning policies, programs, and guidance.
See below for opportunities to provide feedback throughout the policy update process.
About the Policies
It is FEMA’s official policy based on regulations found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 44 CFR Part 201, Mitigation Planning. These are rules for creating and updating tribal mitigation plans. The policy helps FEMA officials review tribal mitigation plans in a fair and consistent way. It also informs tribal governments about what the plan must include to receive FEMA approval.
About Tribal Mitigation Planning
A hazard mitigation plan can be a road map to resilience. Tribal nations can use them to plan for and reduce the risk of natural disasters. In addition, a FEMA-approved mitigation plan is a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for mitigation projects.
Resources for Tribal Mitigation Planning
For more information on tribal mitigation planning, view the Introduction to Tribal Mitigation Planning webinar recording. This webinar covers basic mitigation planning concepts, types of mitigation plans, steps to create a mitigation plan and available resources.
FEMA’s tribal mitigation planning handbook provides information for tribal nations to help develop and update their hazard mitigation plan. Additionally, the tribal mitigation planning fact sheet provides an overview of hazard mitigation planning for Tribal Nations and governments. It includes information, resources, and links related to mitigation planning and action.
Opportunities to Provide Feedback
FEMA strives to enhance a nation-to-nation partnership with tribal governments that recognizes tribal sovereignty and self-governance. It is reflected in the 2022-2026 FEMA National Tribal Strategy. It is also consistent with the FEMA’s Tribal Policy (Rev. 2) (FEMA Policy #305-111-1). FEMA will gather feedback and collaborate with Tribal Nations on the mitigation policy update as described in the FEMA Tribal Consultation Policy (FEMA Policy #101-002-02).
You can find upcoming tribal consultations and events on FEMA’s Tribal Consultations page.
Tribal Nations can send their comments and any questions to fema-tribal@fema.dhs.gov. Please include the subject line “Tribal Mitigation Planning Guidance – Written Comments.” Feedback and comments are due by November 30, 2023
Return to the Hazard Mitigation Planning landing page for more resources about the program as a whole, including how to create and implement hazard mitigation plans.