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Local Hazard Mitigation Planning

Wisconsin Land Information Association March 12 - 15, 2002. Local Hazard Mitigation Planning. Lisa Olson-McDonald State Hazard Mitigation Team Member. La Crosse, WI Spring 2001. Phases of Emergency Management. Mitigation. Preparedness. Recovery. Response. Stafford Act Changes.

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Local Hazard Mitigation Planning

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  1. Wisconsin Land Information Association March 12 - 15, 2002 Local HazardMitigation Planning Lisa Olson-McDonald State Hazard Mitigation Team Member La Crosse, WI Spring 2001

  2. Phases of Emergency Management Mitigation Preparedness Recovery Response

  3. Stafford Act Changes Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002 • The Stafford Act (PL 93-288) “was enacted to support state & local governments and citizens when disaster overwhelms them.” • Disaster Mitigation act of 2000 (DMA2K) • PL 106-390 signed into law 10/30/2000 • Purpose was to establish a national disaster mitigation program

  4. Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program(sect. 203) • Implement cost-effective pre-disaster hazard mitigation measures • Public-private partnerships • Improve hazard assessment & vulnerability • All-hazards mitigation plan with priorities • Waiting for final regulations Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002

  5. Mitigation Planning (sect. 322) • Interim regulations published 2/26/2002 • New criteria for state, local and tribal mitigation planning • Enhanced state planning • Emphasizes state/local interactions • Funding for plan development “Dust bowl” 1938 Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002

  6. The Vision • Opportunity to reduce disaster losses through pre-disaster mitigation planning • Streamline recovery process • Link pre- and post-disaster mitigation planning & initiatives with public/private interests for a comprehensive approach to loss reduction Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002

  7. State Plan (two-tier) Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002 • Standard Plan: • Completed and approved by FEMA by 11/1/03 • Required in order to receive the 15% HMGP • Certain other disaster funds are contingent upon the state having an approved standard plan • Enhanced Plan: • HMGP funding increases to 20% • Updated and re-approved every three years

  8. Local Mitigation Planning Process • Describe actions to mitigate hazards, risks and vulnerabilities • Establish strategies to implement those actions • Pre-identify projects to ensure comprehensive, integrated approach to hazard reduction Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002

  9. Local Mitigation Planning Process (continued) • Attempts to eliminate separate planning requirements for all FEMA mitigation programs (HMGP, FMA, PDM, CRS) • Condition of receiving HMGP and PDM funding • Must be FEMA approved by 11/1/2003 • Must be updated & re-approved every 5 years Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002

  10. Options • A stand alone plan • Integrate into a comprehensive plan • Multi-jurisdictional: • County-wide • Watershed • Regional plan Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002

  11. Local Planning Criteria • Public involvement • Document the planning process • Risk assessment • Mitigation strategy • Plan maintenance cycle Barneveld, WI Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002 Army worm larva

  12. State Strategy • Coordinate with the State Hazard Mitigation Team • Working with the RPC Council • Develop a model • Develop guidance-resource guide • Review/evaluation tool • Training / workshops throughout the state Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002

  13. PDM Grant Funding • First two years - planning grants • $250,000+ each year? • State, local and tribal governments eligible • 75/25 cost sharing • Project grants once plan is approved • Still waiting for regulations Wisconsin Land Information AssociationMarch 12 - 15, 2002

  14. Wisconsin Land Information Association March 12 - 15, 2002 AnyQuestions?

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