1. Mitigation Strategy
“The long-term blueprint for reducing the potential losses identified in the risk assessment. The mitigation strategy includes the development of goals, objectives, and prioritized mitigation actions.”

2. Goals: Broad policy statements that explain what is to be achieved
Defined early in planning process
Refined based on risk assessment
Compatible with other community objectives (Comprehensive Plan, etc.)

3. Objectives
More narrowly define strategies or implementation steps to attain goals
More measurable, specific, and may have a defined completion date

4. Mitigation Actions
Specific actions each jurisdiction will undertake for each hazard profiled
Consider:
1. Prevention
2. Property Protection
3. Public Education and Awareness
4. Natural Resource Protection
5. Structural Projects