Getting Started Building Support for Mitigation Planning

A Fed. Emergency Mgt. Agency (FEMA) State & Local Mitigation Planing How-to Guide. Hazard mitigation planning is the process of determining how to reduce or eliminate the loss of life & property damage resulting from natural & human-caused hazards. Chapters: Introduction; (1) Assess Community Support: determine the planing area; determine if the community is ready to begin the planning process; & remove roadblocks; (2) Build the Planning Team: create the planning team; obtain official recognition for the planning team; & organize the team; & (3) Engage the Public: identify the public; organize public participation activities; & develop a public education campaign. Also includes a glossary; worksheet; & example questionnaire.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Getting Started Building Support for Mitigation Planning', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756745004 and ISBN 0756745004.