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
Draft State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Click here to comment on the Final Draft State Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Contact: Andrew Long, Mitigation Coordinator ~ Andrew.Long@mt.gov ~ (406) 202-4532
Eastern Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Comment on Eastern Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Here
Eastern Region March Monthly Meeting Recording
Eastern Region HIRA Powerpoint Slides 12/14/22
Eastern Region HIRA Meeting Video 12/14/22
Eastern Region HIRA Meeting Notes 12/14/22
Contact: Andrew Long, Mitigation Coordinator ~ andrew.long@mt.gov or (406) 202-4532
We need your input!
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 Central Region Plan and jurisdiction plan annexes are now available for public review and comment at https://virtual.woodplc.com/VirtualSpace/150089 [virtual.woodplc.com]. Please take a look and let us know your thoughts.
Contact:
Amanda Avard, Preparedness Manager ~ Amanda.avard@mt.gov ~ (406) 202-4195
Western Region Base Plan Draft
Contact:
Andrew Long, Mitigation Coordinator ~ Andrew.Long@mt.gov ~ (406) 202-4532