STATE AND LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING

how-to guide

implementing the
hazard mitigation plan
 Contents
foreword i

introduction v

STEP ONE adopt the mitigation plan

task A brief local leadership

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task B demonstrate the support 1-2
of partner organizations

task C have the plan adopted by the proper 1-3

legislative or executive authorities

task D submit your plan for approval 1-3

task E publicize the adoption and approval of the plan 1-3

STEP TWO implement the plan recommendations

task A confirm and clarify responsibilities

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task B begin to integrate mitigation actions 2-6
throughout government operations

task C monitor and document the implementation 2-11

of your projects and actions

task D establish indicators of effectiveness or success 2-12

worksheet #1 2-13

task E celebrate success 2-16

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 STEP THREE evaluate your planning results

task A evaluate the effectiveness of the planning process

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worksheet #2 3-3

task B evaluate the effectiveness of your actions 3-5

worksheet #3 3-6

task C determine why the actions worked (or did not work) 3-10

task D keep the community updated and involved, 3-16

and celebrate your successes

STEP FOUR revise the plan

task A review those factors that affect your

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community’s planning context

worksheet #4 4-4

task B analyze your findings and determine whether to 4-5

revise your planning process or mitigation strategy

task C incorporate your findings into the plan 4-6

worksheet #5 4-7

afterword

appendix a glossary a-1

appendix b library b-1

appendix c worksheets c-1

Version 1.0 August 2003

 the
hazard
mitigation
planning
process
Hazard mitigation planning is the
process of determining how to re-
duce or eliminate the loss of life and
property damage resulting from
natural and manmade hazards. As
shown in this diagram, the hazard
mitigation planning process consists
of four basic phases.
For illustration purposes, this dia-
gram portrays a process that ap-
pears to proceed sequentially. How-
ever, the mitigation planning process
is rarely a linear process. It is not
unusual that ideas developed while
assessing risks should need revision
and additional information while de-
veloping the mitigation plan, or that
implementing the plan may result in
new goals or additional risk assess-
ment.

foreword STATE AND LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING how-to guide: Bringing the Plan to Life