Hazard Mitigation Planning  Hazard
mitigation is any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the
long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. Mitigation
activities may be implemented prior to, during, or after an incident.
However, it has been demonstrated that hazard mitigation is most effective
when based on an inclusive, comprehensive, long-term plan that is
developed before a disaster occurs.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that all counties have an adopted All-Hazards Mitigation Plan in place to be eligible for any federal hazard mitigation funds. Missouri SEMA has partnered with Missouri's Regional Planning Commissions to facilitate the creation of these plans for Missouri's counties. As a result of this partnership, nearly all of Missouri's counties are now covered by a Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Status of All-Hazard Mitigation Plans in the Green Hills Region:
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