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Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide

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Local Mitigation Planning Policy GuideLocal Mitigation Planning Policy Guide (Guide) is FEMA’s official policy on and interpretation of the applicable statutes and mitigation planning regulations in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 201. This policy applies to local governments that develop, update and implement local mitigation plans, as well as FEMA and state officials who review and approve those plans.

Mitigation planning is the foundation for guiding risk reduction investments. These investments build community resilience to future natural hazard events. The local mitigation planning process brings partners together to inform a risk reduction strategy that can be implemented using a wide range of public and private resources. Local mitigation plans demonstrate the commitment to mitigation across multiple sectors, such as infrastructure and economic development, to reduce natural hazard risk.

The Guide is a companion to FEMA’s Local Mitigation Planning Policy Handbook

The local mitigation plan guides risk-informed decision-making at the local level. Local governments, including special districts, can use the mitigation plan to guide planning for climate adaptation, resilience, land use and economic development.

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