Hazard Mitigation
Hazard mitigation focuses on reducing long-term risk to people, property, and infrastructure from future disasters. It includes planning, projects, and other activities that help communities lessen the impacts of hazards before they occur.
TEMA’s Hazard Mitigation program supports statewide resilience by working with local governments, state partners, and other eligible applicants on mitigation planning, project development, and grant opportunities. These efforts help communities identify risks, prioritize solutions, and pursue actions that reduce future disaster losses.
What Hazard Mitigation Includes
Hazard mitigation can include a range of activities designed to reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience. Depending on community needs and program eligibility, this may include:
- Hazard mitigation planning
- Risk assessments and project development
- Flood risk reduction projects
- Infrastructure protection and retrofitting
- Property acquisition or elevation
- Safe rooms and protective measures
- Other long-term resilience projects
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Planning is a key part of hazard mitigation. Mitigation plans help communities assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to reduce the impacts of future disasters. TEMA supports both state and local mitigation planning efforts and provides resources to help communities maintain and update their plans.
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Hazard Mitigation Grants
Hazard mitigation grant opportunities can support planning and projects that reduce future risk. TEMA provides guidance and support for eligible applicants seeking mitigation funding and helps connect communities with available opportunities.
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Resources
TEMA also provides mitigation-related tools, resources, and information to support planning, project development, and resilience efforts across Tennessee.
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Contact
For questions about hazard mitigation planning, project development, or funding opportunities, contact the TEMA Hazard Mitigation team. XXXXXXX
Hazard mitigation grant opportunities can support planning and projects that reduce future risk. TEMA provides guidance and support for eligible applicants seeking mitigation funding and helps connect communities with available opportunities.
Hazard mitigation grant opportunities can support planning and projects that reduce future risk. TEMA provides guidance and support for eligible applicants seeking mitigation funding and helps connect communities with available opportunities.