G0318 Local Mitigation Planning

This course is designed to guide local communities through the steps needed to produce, maintain, implement and update a local hazard mitigation plan.

Course Objectives

• Know the difference between mitigation and preparedness.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the entities involved in hazard mitigation planning.
• Describe the process of gathering information and documentation essential for a successful mitigation plan.
• Differentiate between risk assessment terms.
• List steps involved in identifying and profiling hazards.
• Recall the steps and various ways to assess risk, vulnerability and impacts.
• Describe tools and resources to help with the risk assessment process.
• Know how to identify and prioritize mitigation actions.
• Identify the three components of plan maintenance.
• Identify essential steps and items to consider when updating the hazard mitigation plan.
• Identify some common challenges and solutions to the implementation process.
• Discuss best practices that will help move mitigation actions forward.
• Identify FEMA and other mitigation funding sources and assistance.
• List the steps in the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) application process.