Part I. Words in italics have been taken directly from the 44 Code of Federal Regulations and are included to assist in the review of State Hazard Mitigation Plans. In order to fulfill the requirement to evaluate natural hazards within the designated area and to take appropriate action to mitigate such hazards the State shall prepare and implement a hazard mitigation plan or plan update. It should be considered acceptable for the plan to refer to hazard and risk information contained in other documents, however, a summary of such information is desirable. A method of implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan. Such evaluation is to occur at least on an annual basis to ensure that implementation occurs as planned, and to ensure that the plan remains current.
Elements represented by the following questions are critical elements of a hazard mitigation plan.
Affirmative answers to these questions indicate desirable characteristics of a broad-based State mitigation Plan. Negative answers should provide a focus for continued dialogue with States on improving the quality of the Plan, which could include requesting certain activities as part of a State s annual Emergency Management Performance Grant. A method of implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan. Such evaluation is to occur at least on an annual basis to ensure that implementation occurs as planned, and to ensure that the plan remains current.