Hazard mitigation projects break the cycle of repetitive damage and reduce or eliminate the loss of life, property, essential services, and minimize the time and costs of recovery. Mitigation projects and activities may be implemented before a disaster strikes (referred to as pre-disaster mitigation) and after a disaster occurs (referred to as post-disaster mitigation).
Confirm with your local government officials and your state's hazard mitigation officer whether your utility infrastructure, equipment, and facilities are included in your community's hazard mitigation plan. If not, key officials from your utility may need to be involved in developing your community's plan as a prerequisite for obtaining hazard mitigation funds for utility projects.
EPA’s easy-to-use Hazard Mitigation Guide is specifically designed to aid and encourage water utility hazard mitigation efforts.
Confirm with your local government officials and your state's hazard mitigation officer whether your utility infrastructure, equipment, and facilities are included in your community's hazard mitigation plan. If not, key officials from your utility may need to be involved in developing your community's plan as a prerequisite for obtaining hazard mitigation funds for utility projects.
EPA’s easy-to-use Hazard Mitigation Guide is specifically designed to aid and encourage water utility hazard mitigation efforts.