Welcome to a Silver Jackets Webinar: FEMA’s National Mitigation Planning Program – Overview and Updates We will start at 3:00 ET For audio call Access code: Security code: 4567

Jenny Burmester Program Manager for FEMA’s National Mitigation Planning Program. Since joining FEMA in 2002, she supported the mitigation planning program, business analysis activities, as well as the Pre-Disaster Mitigation program. She worked in the private sector performing various solid waste management and environmental planning activities as well as evaluating potential environmental liabilities. Holds a Master of Planning from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Science from the College of William and Mary.

FEMA’s National Mitigation Planning Program – Overview and Updates Jenny Burmester FEMA, National Mitigation Planning Program

Session Overview FEMA’s National Mitigation Planning Program State Mitigation Plan Review Guide Mitigation Program Consultation FEMA Mitigation Planning Resources Johnson Bayou Branch Library Cameron Parish, LA, July 20, 2013 Source: FEMA News Photo / Lillie Long

FEMA’s Mitigation Planning Program

State Mitigation Plan Review Guide

Effective Date The State Mitigation Plan Review Guide will be effective on March 6, 2016 The transitional period provides FEMA and states an opportunity to become familiar with the Guide The Guide will supersede the 2008 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance MARCH 2016

Purpose Clarify FEMA’s interpretation of Federal regulations, policy, and guidance around state mitigation plans Support states in adapting to changing conditions Ensure a consistent state plan review process across FEMA regions Outline enhanced and standard plan requirements

Structure ▸ Introduction ▸ Responsibilities ▸ Standard Plan Requirements ▸ Enhanced Plan Requirements ▸ Appendices (Procedures, Tools, Templates)

Standard Plans Planning process Future hazard events Changes in development Plan adoption

Enhanced Plans Planning Process Commitment to Comprehensive Program Effective Use of Available Funding Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants Management Performance

Appendix B - Plan Review Tool Components Plan Review Tool Summary Standard State and Enhanced Plan Regulation Checklist (pictured to the right) Determine if requirements are met Completed by FEMA Strength and Opportunities

Mitigation Program Consultation

Requirement Establishes a mitigation program consultation between FEMA and each State Intent Institute active, ongoing coordination and communication between each State and FEMA on mitigation programs Improve use and implementation of the state mitigation plan Meet FEMA’s responsibility for providing technical assistance and reviewing state activities, plans, and programs to ensure mitigation commitments are fulfilled The intent is NOT to audit the state’s programs, require the state to update its plan, or be authoritative or punitive in nature!

Benefits Enhance coordination Align activities and resources Share best available data, analyses, and tools Improve management of HMA and other mitigation programs Lessen revision cycles during plan review period Better understand each other Provide ongoing technical support

Mitigation Planning Resources

FEMA Mitigation Planning Resources FEMA’s regional mitigation planners: contacts contacts FEMA mitigation planning website: –State Mitigation Plan Review Guide (effective 3/6/16)State Mitigation Plan Review Guide –State Mitigation Plan Review Guide Fact Sheet (March 2015)State Mitigation Plan Review Guide Fact Sheet (March 2015) –Local Mitigation Plan Review GuideLocal Mitigation Plan Review Guide –Tribal Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning GuidanceTribal Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance

FEMA Mitigation Planning Resources (continued) FEMA mitigation planning website: planning planning –Local Mitigation Planning Handbook (FP )Local Mitigation Planning Handbook (FP ) –Integrating Hazard Mitigation Into Local Planning: Case Studies and Tools for Community Officials (2013)Integrating Hazard Mitigation Into Local Planning: Case Studies and Tools for Community Officials (2013) –Mitigation Ideas: A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards (2013)Mitigation Ideas: A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards (2013)

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