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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(HMGP)
What's the HMGP?
The HMGP is funded though the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with matching
funds from the State of Alaska. When a Presidentailly Declared Disaster occurs, the State
of Alaska can request money for mitigation projects. The maximum amount is 15% of the cost
of the disaster. For example, if a Presidentially declared flood occurred and $1,000,000
was spent to repair damaged roads, houses, etc., the maximum HMGP funds would be $150,000.
FEMA will fund 75% of this, providing the State or local community contributes the
additional 25%.
How does the HMGP Work in
Alaska?
The Alaska Division of Emergency Services (DHS&EM), the agency that deals with natural,
physical and manmade disasters is responsible for submitting mitigation projects to FEMA,
tracking all expenditures, and verifying completion of the projects. All projects must
meet the Code of Federal Regulations requirements and be approved by FEMA and the State of
Alaska.
How Has Alaska used the HMGP?
Click on one of the disasters below to find out how the HMGP funds have been used in the
past.
1996 Miller's Reach Fire
1995 South Central Fall Flood
 Mitigation Home Page
 If you have questions
about mitigation, e-mail Alaska's Hazard Mitigation Officer,
Mark Roberts.
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