Mitigation Planning

On August 9, 2024, the Utah Enhanced State Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA Region 8, marking a significant milestone for the state of Utah.

Historic and cultural resources are a window into our past and are valuable to communities. Unfortunately, they may be particularly vulnerable to hazards. This webinar will explore methods to incorporate cultural resources into risk assessments and share practical approaches to inclusive mitigation strategies.

Take a coffee break with us! Historic and cultural resources are valuable to communities. Unfortunately, they may also be more vulnerable to hazards. Tune in to learn ways to include cultural resources in risk assessments. You can share and learn practical ways to develop mitigation strategies as well!

Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of impacts from natural hazards across the globe. Yet, it also creates chances for all of us to work more closely together and integrate planning efforts, locally, regionally, and city and state-wide. This approach fosters larger systems-wide thinking. It can help combine shared strategies and goals and lead to mitigation projects with multiple benefits.

Take a coffee break with us! Tune in and learn how to navigate FEMA’s updated state and local policies to conduct a risk assessment. Planners will talk about how to document the areas, populations and critical facilities at risk in your community.