Guide to Expanding Mitigation: Making the Connection to the Whole Community   [open pdf - 10MB]

From the Document: "This guide provides recommendations for working across the Whole Community to support hazard mitigation, especially in planning and project development. It is designed to help community officials initiate a conversation about mitigation investments that can help engage communities to become more resilient, and provides details on four key FEMA initiatives: [1] 'Expanding Mitigation Series:' Resources that highlight innovative and emerging partnerships for mitigation. [2] 'Community Lifelines:' A framework communities can use to identify and address vulnerabilities across seven critical services. [3] 'National Mitigation Investment Strategy:' Best practices and recommendations for identifying, supporting, influencing, and aligning Whole Community mitigation investments. [4] 'Hazard Mitigation Assistance:' Funding for mitigation plans and projects focused on reducing or eliminating risk to people and property from future disasters."