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When applying for certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, FEMA requires a hazard mitigation plan. These requirements are part of the laws, regulations and policy surrounding hazard mitigation planning.



Developing hazard mitigation plans help state, tribal and local governments to:



Increase education and awareness on natural hazards and community vulnerabilitiesBuild partnerships with government, organizations, businesses and the public to reduce riskIdentify long-term strategies for risk reduction with input from stakeholders and the publicIdentify cost-effective mitigation actions that focus resources on the greatest risks areasIntegrate planning efforts and risk reduction with other community planning effortsAlign risk reduction with other state, tribal or community objectivesCommunicate priorities to potential fundersalert - infoReady to write or update your plan? Get started with our handbooks for state, local and tribal governments.



Is a Mitigation Plan Required?



The tables below summarize hazard mitigation plan requirements for state, tribal, territorial and local officials that are applying to FEMA for assistance, either directly or through a state as sub-applicants.



Hazard mitigation plans need to be updated and re-submitted for FEMA approval every five years to maintain eligibility.



Enabling Legislation: Stafford Act



FEMA Assistance ProgramRequired for a State/Tribal Applicant?Required for a Tribal/Local Sub-Applicant?Individual Assistance (IA)NoNoPublic Assistance (PA)Categories A and B (e.g., debris removal, emergency protective measures)NoNoPublic Assistance (PA)Categories C through G (e.g., repairs to damaged infrastructure, publicly owned buildings)YesNoFire Mitigation Assistance Grants (FMAG)YesNoHazard Mitigation Grant Program Post FireYesYesHazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)planning grantYes+NoHazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)project grantYes+Yes++Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) planning grantYes*NoBuilding Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) project grantYes*Yes**Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund ProgramYesYesEnabling Legislation: National Flood Insurance Act



FEMA Assistance ProgramRequired for a State/Tribal Applicant?Required for a Tribal/Local Sub-Applicant?Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) planning grantYes*NoFlood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) project grantYes*Yes**Enabling Legislation: Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act



FEMA Assistance ProgramRequired for a Applicant?Required for a Sub-Applicant?Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dam (HHPD) Grant ProgramYes#Yes#Notes



+ At the time of the Presidential major disaster declaration and at the time of obligation of HMGP grant funds.



++ At the time of obligation of HMGP grant funds for mitigation projects.



* By the application deadline and at the time of obligation of the BRIC or FMA award.



** By the application deadline and at the time of obligation of BRIC or FMA grant funds for mitigation projects.



# Mitigation plans must include all dam risk in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams Grant Program Guidance. Dams owned by nonprofit organizations must be located in a jurisdiction with a FEMA-approved local or tribal mitigation plan that includes all dam risks in order to receive funds.
Last updated April 25, 2023

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