Tribal Hazard Mitigation Planning

Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plans Mitigation Plan Summary Timeline of Tribal Mitigation Planning requirements Tribal Plan Requirements Highlights Existing Plans Content Changes

Hazard Mitigation Plans Process to identify policies, activities and tools to implement mitigation actions by: Assessing hazard risks to Tribe Developing a mitigation strategy Benefits the Tribe by providing: Hazard awareness and strategy for improving community safety Eligibility for FEMA mitigation grant funding

Tribal Mitigation Plans: Timeline October 2008 Tribal Plan October 2007 – September 2008 Local Plan State Plan 2004 – September 2007

Tribal Mitigation Plans Tribal Plan Required 5 year update State Plan – 3 years Local Plan – 5 years Grantee or Sub-Grantee options available Multi-jurisdictional Plans Tribe’s section of the plan must meet Tribal requirements

Tribal Mitigation Plans: Existing Plans Use current expiration dates Grantee or Sub-Grantee options available Meet Tribal requirements when updated Official FEMA Guidance: Comments on first draft being reviewed by HQ Final draft to be released in FY09, date TBD

Tribal Mitigation Plans: Content Changes State - No new sections Planning process documentation Option to include cultural and sacred sites in risk assessment Process to incorporate mitigation into existing planning mechanisms *See handout for summary of changes

Tribal Mitigation Plans: Content Changes Local - 2 new sections Summary of hazard policies and existing and potential funding sources for mitigation Assurances Planning process documentation Option to include cultural and sacred sites in risk assessment *See handout for summary of changes

For more information: Kristen Meyers FEMA Region X Mitigation Planning Manager kristen.meyers@dhs.gov