Makah Tribe “Best Practices for Supporting Tribal Members” Errin Walker for Andrew Winck

2 COMMUNICATION  HOW DO YOU REACH OUT TO TRIBAL MEMBERS ABOUT HAZARDS, RISKS, AND RISK REDUCTION? Flyers, newsletter articles, etc. Information Nights, Community Fairs, trainings, etc. Community Emergency Response Team trainings. Community Surveys  WHAT CAN FEMA DO TO ASSIST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN YOU AND MEMBERS? Community Presentations

3 PLANNING  HOW DO YOU SUPPORT/HOW ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING EFFORTS OF TRIBAL MEMBERS? Land Use Review Process Land Use Committee Flood Plain Management  WHAT SUPPORT CAN FEMA PROVIDE TO THE TRIBE TO SUPPORT RISK REDUCTION PLANNING EFFORTS? Complete RISK Maps Risk Zoning Codes/Ordinances

4 REGULATIONS  HOW DO YOU ENFORCE REGULATIONS MEANT TO REDUCE RISK? Current regulations do not cover risk reduction but instead focus on historical, cultural, environmental, and infrastructure concerns.  DO YOUR MEMBERS UNDERSTAND THE REGULATIONS? DO THEY CHALLENGE THEM? Most community members are unaware of local regulations and no effective enforcement of regulations.  WHAT SUPPORT CAN FEMA PROVIDE TO ASSIST YOUR REGULATORY PROCESSES? Educate local leaders and community members on the importance of risk reduction.

5 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS  Questions?