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Who are Disaster Scope’s clients?
We serve local agencies such as cities, counties, school districts, special districts; state agencies such as state departments and emergency management agencies; federal emergency management agencies; and certain private non-profit institutions such as universities, hospitals, private schools and water districts.
What is preparedness/response planning?
Preparedness and response planning involves the development of a comprehensive plan that incorporates best practices and procedures from the incident management arena into a unified structure and format. Preparedness/response planning forms the basis of how the local jurisdiction interacts both internally and with external agencies from local, state and federal governments in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency.
What is hazard mitigation?
Hazard Mitigation is defined as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property from a hazard event.
What mitigation programs are available?
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - FEMA makes this program available to states after each disaster declaration. The HMGP provides up to 75% in funding for hazard mitigation measures to support cost-effective measures to reduce the risk of damage and human suffering from future disasters.
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) - the FMA program provides assistance and grants to states and repetitive loss communities for activities that will reduce the risk of flood damage to repetitive loss structures insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FMA provides grants up to 75% for both planning and projects on an annual basis.
Pre-Disaster Mitigation - the Pre-disaster Hazard Mitigation (PDM) Program supports local communities in becoming disaster resistant. Communities who wish to participate must demonstrate commitment to implementing hazard mitigation activities within their jurisdiction.
What is mitigation planning?
The purpose of mitigation planning is to systematically identify policies, actions, and tools that can be used to implement those actions. Mitigation planning has four steps: organizing resources, assessing risks, developing a mitigation plan, and implementing the plan and monitoring progress.
What is a local hazard mitigation plan (LHMP)?
A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is a systematic evaluation of the nature and extent of vulnerability to the effects of natural hazards typically present in the local area and includes descriptions of actions to minimize or eliminate the jurisdiction’s vulnerability to those hazards. While not required, LHMPs can also address vulnerability to man-made hazards as well.
Who needs a LHMP?
Any local government or special district eligible for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) must have an approved LHMP in place in order to receive FEMA funding. An approved LHMP is also required for funding of Predisaster Hazard Mitigation grants.
Are Private Nonprofit (PNP) agencies eligible for mitigation grants?
Certain Private Nonprofit (PNP) agencies are eligible for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) following a disaster. Currently, PNPs are not eligible for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (PDM).
What is recovery planning?
Recovery planning involves the development of systems and procedures to facilitate the recovery process following a declared disaster or emergency. Typically, plans include damage surveys and inspections, repair planning and estimation, financial information tracking and repair project management.
What is public assistance?
Public Assistance provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations. The Federal share of assistance is not less than 75% of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration. The State determines how the non-Federal share (up to 25%) is split with the applicants.
How do you apply for Public Assistance?
Applicants must complete and submit a Request for Public Assistance form (FEMA Form 90-49) to the State within 30 days following the designation of the area in which the damage is located. In addition, a List of Projects is required describing the disaster damage, locations and estimated repair costs.
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