Mitigation Planning Information
Hazard mitigation is the use of long- and short-term strategies to reduce or alleviate loss of life, injuries, and property damage that can result from disasters such as floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and earthquakes. By reducing exposure to these hazards, the state will save lives and property and minimize the social, economic, and environmental disruptions that follow hazard events. Studies have found that every dollar spent on hazard mitigation saving an average of $6 in avoided future losses.
The State of Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (MT DES) is coordinating the creation of new Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans that will encompass all counties, municipalities, and tribal nations in Montana. This will support consistency across the state, lighten the administrative burden on local and tribal governments, be cost effective, and ensure comprehensive eligibility for FEMA mitigation grant funding. The Regional Plans will build off existing local hazard mitigation plans and be developed in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
Planning Regions
To obtain a status update on your Hazard Mitigation Plan, please view the MT Regions HMP Status Tracker, updated weekly on Friday afternoon.
2023 Montana Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Eastern Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans have all received Approvable Pending Adoption (APA) status by FEMA.
APA Status: Each participating jurisdiction will need to complete their Local Adoption procedures and provide a copy of their Adoption Resolution to the MT DES Mitigation team.
The approved version of the Eastern Montana Regional HMP (Base Plan) is available to download via the link below. For further assistance, please reach out to the Mitigation Team.
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| Eastern Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029 FINAL.pdf |
Eastern Montana Regional HMP Appendices 2024-2029 FINAL.pdf |
Eastern Region HIRA Powerpoint Slides 12/14/22
Contact: Tomas Perez, Mitigation Coordinator | tomas.perez@mt.gov
Contact: Crystal Guerrero, Mitigation Coordinator | crystal.guerrero@mt.gov
The Central Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans have received Final FEMA Approval and are considered active until September 2029.
Plan Maintenance: to ensure the Plan remains relevant and effective, local jurisdictions should perform quarterly monitoring, evaluate periodically, and update their Annex or Addendum once every five years. The plan maintenance process also includes public participation, integrating mitigation strategies into existing planning mechanisms, and ensuring continued engagement with community partners and stakeholders. It is essential to keep the plan current by documenting progress, addressing changes in vulnerability, and incorporating up-to-date data and information.
The approved version of the Central Montana Regional HMP (Base Plan) is available to download via the link below. For further assistance or to obtain more information regarding plan maintenance, please reach out to the Mitigation Team.
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| Central Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029 FINAL.pdf |
Central Montana Regional HMP Appendices 2024-2029 FINAL.pdf |
Contact: Tomas Perez, Mitigation Coordinator | tomas.perez@mt.gov
Contact: Crystal Guerrero, Mitigation Coordinator | crystal.guerrero@mt.gov
The Western Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans have all received Approvable Pending Adoption (APA) status by FEMA.
APA Status: Each participating jurisdiction will need to complete their Local Adoption procedures and provide a copy of their Adoption Resolution to the MT DES Mitigation team.
The approved version of the Western Montana Regional HMP (Base Plan) is available to download via the link below. For further assistance, please reach out to the Mitigation Team.
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| Western Montana Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2024-2029 FINAL.pdf |
Western Montana Regional HMP Appendices 2024-2029 FINAL.pdf |
Contact: Tomas Perez, Mitigation Coordinator | tomas.perez@mt.gov
Contact: Crystal Guerrero, Mitigation Coordinator | crystal.guerrero@mt.gov
