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Putting it into Perspective: Disaster Planning in Clatsop Co.

by Carrie Bartoldus

Astoria, Or – The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) under the Federal Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) provided new and revitalized approaches to mitigation planning. A significant opportunity to reduce the nation’s disaster losses through mitigation planning was introduced through DMA 2000, in concert with other sections of the Act.

The planning process also provides a link between State and local mitigation programs. Both State level and local plans should address strategies for incorporating post-disaster early mitigation implementation strategies and sustainable recovery actions.

Simply put, mitigation planning is a process for States and communities to identify policies, activities and tools to implement mitigation actions. Mitigation is any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property from a hazard event.

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