table of contents

**List of Acronyms iii**

**Introduction v**

> Overview v
>
> DMA 2000 Mitigation Planning Provisions viii
>
> Using the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance xi
>
> Plan Submittal and Review Procedures xiii

**Part 1 -- Standard State Mitigation Plans 1-1**

> Prerequisite 1-2
>
> Adoption by the State: §201.4(c)(6) and §201.4(c)(7) 1-2
>
> Planning Process 1-4
>
> Documentation of the Planning Process: §201.4(c)(1) 1-5
>
> Coordination Among Agencies: §201.4(b) 1-7
>
> Program Integration: §201.4(b) 1-11
>
> Risk Assessment 1-14
>
> Identifying Hazards: §201.4(c)(2)(i) 1-15
>
> Profiling Hazards: §201.4(c)(2)(i) 1-18
>
> Assessing Vulnerability by Jurisdiction: §201.4(c)(2)(ii) 1-22
>
> Assessing Vulnerability of State Facilities: §201.4(c)(2)(ii) 1-25
>
> Estimating Potential Losses by Jurisdiction: §201.4(c)(2)(iii) 1-28
>
> Estimating Potential Losses of State Facilities: §201.4(c)(2)(iii)
> 1-30
>
> Mitigation Strategy 1-32
>
> Hazard Mitigation Goals: §201.4(c)(3)(i) 1-33
>
> State Capability Assessment: §201.4(c)(3)(ii) 1-37
>
> Local Capability Assessment: §201.4(c)(3)(ii) 1-40
>
> Mitigation Actions: §201.4(c)(3)(iii) 1-43
>
> Funding Sources: §201.4(c)(3)(iv) 1-47
>
> Coordination of Local Mitigation Planning 1-50
>
> Local Funding and Technical Assistance: §201.4(c)(4)(i) 1-51
>
> Local Plan Integration: §201.4(c)(4)(ii) 1-53
>
> Prioritizing Local Assistance: §201.4(c)(4)(iii) 1-54
>
> Plan Maintenance Process 1-55
>
> Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan: §201.4(c)(5)(i) 1-56
>
> Monitoring Progress of Mitigation Activities: §201.4(c)(5)(ii) and
> (iii) 1-59

**Part 2 -- Enhanced State Mitigation Plans 2-1**

> Prerequisite 2-2
>
> Compliance with Standard State Plan Requirements: §201.5(b) 2-2
>
> Comprehensive State Hazard Mitigation Planning Program 2-3
>
> Integration with Other Planning Initiatives: §201.5(b)(1) 2-4
>
> Project Implementation Capability: §201.5(b)(2)(i) and (ii) 2-7
>
> Program Management Capability: §201.5(b)(2)(iii A-D) 2-10
>
> Assessment of Mitigation Actions: §201.5(b)(2)(iv) 2-11
>
> Effective Use of Available Mitigation Funding: §201.5(b)(3) 2-14
>
> Commitment to a Comprehensive Mitigation Program: §201.5(b)(4)(i-vi)
> 2-16

**Part 3 -- Local Mitigation Plans 3-1**

> Prerequisites 3-2
>
> Adoption by the Local Governing Body: §201.6(c)(5) 3-2
>
> Multi-Jurisdictional Plan Adoption: §201.6(c)(5) 3-3
>
> Multi-Jurisdictional Planning Participation: §201.6(a)(3) 3-4
>
> Planning Process 3-5
>
> Documentation of the Planning Process: §201.6(b) and §201.6(c)(1): 3-6
>
> Risk Assessment 3-9
>
> Identifying Hazards: §201.6(c)(2)(i) 3-10
>
> Profiling Hazards: §201.6(c)(2)(i) 3-13
>
> Assessing Vulnerability: Overview: §201.6(c)(2)(ii) 3-17
>
> Assessing Vulnerability: Identifying Structures: §201.6(c)(2)(ii)(A)
> 3-19
>
> Assessing Vulnerability: Estimating Potential Losses:
> §201.6(c)(2)(ii)(B) 3-22
>
> Assessing Vulnerability: Analyzing Development Trends:
> §201.6(c)(2)(ii)(C) 3-25
>
> Multi-Jurisdictional Risk Assessment: §201.6(c)(2)(iii): 3-27
>
> Mitigation Strategy 3-29
>
> Local Hazard Mitigation Goals: §201.6(c)(3)(i) 3-30
>
> Identification and Analysis of Mitigation Actions: §201.6(c)(3)(ii)
> 3-32
>
> Implementation of Mitigation Actions: §201.6(c)(3)(iii) 3-36
>
> Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Actions: §201.6(c)(3)(iv) 3-41
>
> Plan Maintenance Process 3-43
>
> Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan: §201.6(c)(4)(i) 3-44
>
> Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms: §201.6(c)(4)(ii) 3-47
>
> Continued Public Involvement: §201.6(c)(4)(iii) 3-49

**Part 4 -- Plan Review Crosswalks 4-1**

> Standard State Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Crosswalk
>
> Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Crosswalk
>
> Local Mitigation Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Crosswalk

List of Acronyms

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| BCA               | Benefit-Cost Analysis                            |
|                   |                                                  |
| BMPs              | Best Management Practices                        |
|                   |                                                  |
| CDBG              | Community Development Block Grant                |
|                   |                                                  |
| CFR               | Code of Federal Regulations                      |
|                   |                                                  |
| CIP               | Capital Improvement Plan                         |
|                   |                                                  |
| CRS               | Community Rating System (part of the National    |
|                   | Flood Insurance Program)                         |
| CZM               |                                                  |
|                   | Coastal Zone Management Program                  |
| DMA 2000          |                                                  |
|                   | Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000                  |
| DOT               |                                                  |
|                   | Department of Transportation                     |
| FEMA              |                                                  |
|                   | Federal Emergency Management Agency              |
| FIRM              |                                                  |
|                   | Flood Insurance Rate Map                         |
| FIS               |                                                  |
|                   | Flood Insurance Study                            |
| FMA               |                                                  |
|                   | Flood Mitigation Assistance Program              |
| GIS               |                                                  |
|                   | Geographic Information System                    |
| HMC               |                                                  |
|                   | Hazard Mitigation Committee                      |
| HMGP              |                                                  |
|                   | Hazard Mitigation Grant Program                  |
| HUD               |                                                  |
|                   | US Housing and Urban Development                 |
| IBC               |                                                  |
|                   | International Building Code                      |
| IFR               |                                                  |
|                   | Interim Final Rule                               |
| MOU               |                                                  |
|                   | Memorandum of Understanding                      |
| NEPA              |                                                  |
|                   | National Environmental Policy Act                |
| NFIP              |                                                  |
|                   | National Flood Insurance Program                 |
| OMB               |                                                  |
|                   | Office of Management and Budget                  |
| PA                |                                                  |
|                   | Public Assistance                                |
| PDM               |                                                  |
|                   | Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program                  |
| SBA               |                                                  |
|                   | Small Business Administration                    |
| SHMO              |                                                  |
|                   | State Hazard Mitigation Officer                  |
| STAPLE+E          |                                                  |
|                   | Social, Technical, Administrative, Political,    |
| UCC               | Legal, Economic, and Environmental               |
|                   |                                                  |
|                   | Uniform Construction Code                        |
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