Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Lisa Olson-McDonald State Hazard Mitigation Team Member Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002 La Crosse, WI Spring 2001

Phases of Emergency Management Recovery Mitigation Preparedness Response

The Stafford Act (PL ) “was enacted to support state & local governments and citizens when disaster overwhelms them.” Disaster Mitigation act of 2000 (DMA2K) PL signed into law 10/30/2000 Purpose was to establish a national disaster mitigation program Stafford Act Changes Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (sect. 203) Implement cost-effective pre-disaster hazard mitigation measures Public-private partnerships Improve hazard assessment & vulnerability All-hazards mitigation plan with priorities Waiting for final regulations Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

Mitigation Planning (sect. 322) Interim regulations published 2/26/2002 New criteria for state, local and tribal mitigation planning Enhanced state planning Emphasizes state/local interactions Funding for plan development Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002 “Dust bowl” 1938

The Vision Opportunity to reduce disaster losses through pre-disaster mitigation planning Streamline recovery process Link pre- and post-disaster mitigation planning & initiatives with public/private interests for a comprehensive approach to loss reduction Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

Standard Plan: –Completed and approved by FEMA by 11/1/03 –Required in order to receive the 15% HMGP –Certain other disaster funds are contingent upon the state having an approved standard plan Enhanced Plan: –HMGP funding increases to 20% Updated and re-approved every three years State Plan (two-tier) Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

Describe actions to mitigate hazards, risks and vulnerabilities Establish strategies to implement those actions Pre-identify projects to ensure comprehensive, integrated approach to hazard reduction Local Mitigation Planning Process Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

Attempts to eliminate separate planning requirements for all FEMA mitigation programs (HMGP, FMA, PDM, CRS) Condition of receiving HMGP and PDM funding Must be FEMA approved by 11/1/2003 Must be updated & re-approved every 5 years Local Mitigation Planning Process (continued) Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

A stand alone plan Integrate into a comprehensive plan Multi-jurisdictional: –County-wide –Watershed –Regional plan Options Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

Public involvement Document the planning process Risk assessment Mitigation strategy Plan maintenance cycle Local Planning Criteria Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002 Army worm larva Barneveld, WI

Coordinate with the State Hazard Mitigation Team Working with the RPC Council –Develop a model –Develop guidance-resource guide –Review/evaluation tool Training / workshops throughout the state State Strategy Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

First two years - planning grants $250,000+ each year? State, local and tribal governments eligible 75/25 cost sharing Project grants once plan is approved Still waiting for regulations PDM Grant Funding Wisconsin Land Information Association March , 2002

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