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Mitigation
Projects that protect.
Mitigation is a way to lessen the impact of a disaster on a community through preparedness, structural hardening, and infrastructure projects. Involvement in the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Committee is your gateway to mitigation funding.
Why mitigate?
- For every dollar invested it is estimated you save $4 in potential losses
- May protect your loved ones, homes and businesses from harm
- Helps a community recover more quickly from a disaster
How we help local communities through mitigation
Walton County Emergency Management runs the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Workgroup that meets quarterly.
- Provide updates and information on mitigation topics through meetings and email Maintains and updates the Local
- Mitigation Strategy plan that is approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Maintains a list of projects that may become eligible for mitigation or other grant funding
- Coordinates with local communities that participate in the Community Rating System program to save people money on flood insurance
- Coordinates with the State and FEMA after a disaster to get federal funding to help communities rebuild stronger
How can you mitigate?
- Assess your risks to determine what you/your residence may be vulnerable to (e.g flooding, storm surge from hurricanes, high winds, power outages)
- Buy insurance to help protect yourself financially if a disaster hits
- Protect your windows and doors from high winds (e.g. storm shutters, impact windows/doors)
- Have tie down straps installed in your roof
- If you do need to evacuate know where you plan to go, how you will get there and what you need to take.
Resources
- Federal Alliance for Safe Homes offers tips on how to Protect your Home and How to Be Prepared
- For more information or to ask questions, send an email to wcem@waltoncountyem.org