1. Tribal Hazard Mitigation Planning

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. For more information:
Kristen Meyers
FEMA Region X
Mitigation Planning Manager