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Guiding Principles

The mitigation plan belongs to the local community. While FEMA has the authority to approve plans so local governments can apply for mitigation project funding, there is no required format for the plans. FEMA reviews what is in the plan, not how it is organized. When developing the mitigation plan, keep the following principles from the Guide in mind.

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A graphic showing the three guiding principles for local mitigation plans. 1: Plan and invest for the future. 2: Collaborate and engage early. 3: Integrate community planning.
Figure 3: Guiding principles for local mitigation plans (Access the full-sized image)