Government Preparedness And Mitigation Programs

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I. Introduction-Federal Preparedness and Mitigation Programs

a. Describe Hazards and Disasters. Identify the Comprehensive Emergency Management Cycle.

II. Preparedness – Threat Hazard Identification and Risk assessment (THIRA)

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a. Prevention

b. Protection

c. Mitigation

d. Response

e. Recovery

III. Hazard Mitigation

a. Organize Resources

b. Assess Risks

c. Develop a Mitigation Plan

d. Implement the Plan and Monitor progress

IV. National Response Plan –FEMA

a. National Disaster Recover Framework

b. National Preparedness Guidelines

c. Nation Incident Management System (NIMS)

V. Federal Programs – National Preparedness Directorate

a. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

i. Floodplain Management

ii. Flood Mapping

iii. Flood Insurance

b. Ready.gov

c. National Dam Safety Program (NDSP)

d. National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP)

e. National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceania Atmosphere Association (NOAA), National Hurricane Program

VI. Grant Programs

a. Fire Management Assistance Grant Program

b. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

c. Pre-disaster Mitigation Grant Program

VII. Conclusion and Summary – The value of hazard mitigation and preparedness

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