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Hazard mitigation planning is a critical process that reduces the risk to life, property, and infrastructure by minimizing the impacts of disasters before they occur. The process begins with state, tribal, and local governments conducting comprehensive assessments to identify natural hazards, vulnerabilities, and areas of elevated risk within their jurisdictions. Based on these findings, jurisdictions develop long-term strategies and mitigation measures designed to strengthen community resilience, protect critical assets, and reduce future disaster-related losses. Effective mitigation planning plays a vital role in breaking the costly cycle of disaster damage, response, and reconstruction while supporting sustainable recovery and long-term community preparedness.
Hazard mitigation planning is a critical process that reduces the risk to life, property, and infrastructure by minimizing the impacts of disasters before they occur. The process begins with state, tribal, and local governments conducting comprehensive assessments to identify natural hazards, vulnerabilities, and areas of elevated risk within their jurisdictions. Based on these findings, jurisdictions develop long-term strategies and mitigation measures designed to strengthen community resilience, protect critical assets, and reduce future disaster-related losses. Effective mitigation planning plays a vital role in breaking the costly cycle of disaster damage, response, and reconstruction while supporting sustainable recovery and long-term community preparedness.