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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.
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 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, H2O partners is helping each jurisdiction to review their strategies and to make changes as they feel necessary. The final step will be to receive approval from the Federal, State and Local government.
