Hazard Mitigation
Wisconsin is vulnerable to a variety of disasters. The state has incurred disaster-related damages totaling nearly
$3 billion in the last three decades, with almost half of that occurring in the '90's alone. These losses can be
reduced through mitigation activities. It is estimated that for every dollar spent on mitigation, $4 in future damages
can be avoided ($5 for flooding). Hazard mitigation breaks the cycle of damage and repair. Mitigation actions reduce or
eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. These preventative actions can be simple such as
elevating a furnace in a basement that sometimes has water on the floor. Mitigation can also have a comprehensive approach
such as relocating buildings out of the floodplain or strengthening critical facilities to prevent wind damage and provide
stronger shelter.
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs (HMA)
The FFY 2011 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Unified Guidance has been released and the application period opened on June 1, 2010. With
the release of the guidance, the application period officially opened for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA),
Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) and the Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Programs.
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Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
As part of the 2011 State of Wisconsin Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, Wisconsin Emergency Management in cooperation with
the Cooperative Network, has drafted a Rural Electric Cooperative Annex. This Annex identifies mitigation projects and strategies
for thirteen participating Rural Electric Cooperatives in the State of Wisconsin. Please take a moment to review the plan and
provide feedback on the comment form. The comment form is due to Wisconsin Emergency Management (c/o Lynsey Kawski) by
Wednesday, June 1, 2011. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lynsey at 608-242-3222.
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