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Hazard Mitigation:
Hazard Mitigation is the process of identifying and
addressing hazards with plans to reduce the loss of life
and property in the event of natural disasters, and to
enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the
immediate recovery from a disaster. Hazard mitigation
planning is an important aspect of a successful
mitigation program. States and communities use the
hazard mitigation planning process to set short and
long-range mitigation goals and objectives.
Mitigation planning is a collaborative process whereby
hazards affecting the community are identified,
vulnerability to the hazards are assessed, and consensus
reached on how to minimize or eliminate the effects of
these hazards. In recognition of the importance of
planning, states with an approved enhanced State
Mitigation Plan in effect at the time of disaster
declaration may receive additional HMGP funding.
For more information, please visit the
FEMA website. The
West Central Texas Council of Governments has received a
grant to have H2O partners assist this region with
hazard mitigation planning. The first phase of
this project was to identify any mitigating strategies
already in practice in our region. The second,
each jurisdiction was given the opportunity to address
specific hazards within their area and indentify
possible strategies for mitigating those hazards.
After receiving all of the information necessary, H2O
partners has created a hazard mitigation plan for the
entire region including sub-sections for each
jurisdiction and
regional strategies (a complete copy can be seen at
the main WCTCOG office in Abilene, TX). Currently,
each jurisdiction is reviewing their strategies and
making changes as they feel necessary. The final
step will be to receive approval from the Federal, State
and Local government.
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Contact: Carolyn Putnam, Criminal Justice
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| Phone: (325) 672-1197 |
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cputnam@wctcog.org |
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