DHS&EM Mitigation Information
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• Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program

  • PDM Grant Program Forms

• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

  • HMGP Grant Program Forms

• Local Hazard Mitigation Planning

• State of Alaska All Hazard Mitigation Plan

• Tsunami Program

• Earth Quake Program

• FEMA Mitigation Videos

• Alaska Seismic Safety Hazards Commission 2007 Annual Report

• The Weather Channel - Project Safeside

• Federal Emergency Management Agency - see "Mitigation at Work" (earthquake, floods, & fires)

• American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Checklist - Use this handy checklist to avoid potential dangers in a disaster.

• Mitigation Reference Link Page - see DHS&EM complete list of mitigation links

What's Mitigation?  

Mitigation refers to activities which eliminate or reduce the effects of a disaster.

Here are some examples:

• Clearing dead trees from your property to reduce the chances of a fire spreading to your house

• Reinforcing a bridge to help it withstand an earthquake

• Building a house on stilts to reduce the chances of damages resulting from a flood

• Screwing bookcases and other items into studs to prevent injury during an earthquake

Communities and individuals can do lots of things to protect lives and property. Find out how you can protect your friends and family by clicking on one of the emergencies below. Check out some of the great links we have researched or learn how Alaska has used the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

 What can I do today?

1. Find out what hazards are in your area. If you are unsure, call your local city administrator or municipal manager.

2. Plan ahead. Start by developing Your Disaster Supply Kit and Your Family Disaster Plan. You should have enough supplies for 72 hours.

3. Mitigate your house and workplace. The links and the Alaska Division of Emergency Services' web pages have some great tips. Each community is different, so your best source of information is your local emergency manager, city administrator, or municipal manager.

4. Learn more by visiting our web site.

If you have questions about mitigation, e-mail Alaska's Hazard Mitigation Officer, Mark Roberts.

P.O. Box 5750, Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5750
Phone: (907)428-7000 Fax: (907)428-7009
dhs&em_emergency_mgmt@ak-prepared.com

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