Use this outline to write a Hazard Mitigation Paper.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Outline
1. Introduction
• The community’s disaster history.
• What is mitigation and why is a mitigation plan necessary?
• How was the plan prepared?
• How did you obtain your information?
• The goals and objectives of the mitigation plan?
2. Community and Hazard Exposure Profile (part 2 of the template)
• Community population
• Miles of roads
• Airports
• Manufacturing plants
• Military bases
• Hospitals
• Dams
• Schools
• Etc.
3. List of possible community hazards (part 1 of the template). For each hazard discuss:
• Hazard description
• Impact on property
• Impact on safety and health
• Any other community considerations
4. Hazard Vulnerability analysis and frequency chart (part 3 of the template)
• Explanation of a hazard vulnerability analysis
• Your chart or list matrix
5. Your community’s capability assessment (part 4 of the worksheet)
• Community response capabilities
• Description of local law enforcement response capabilities (size, capability, etc.)
• Description of local fire agencies and response capabilities
• EMS capabilities, ambulance services, hospitals, etc.
• Physical resources
• Technical resources (example: early warning systems)
• Information resources (radio, TV, etc.)
• Financial resources (emergency funds in the community, grants, state funds, etc.)
6. Recommended Mitigation Measures (part 5 of the template). For each measure include information such as:
• Description
• Objectives supported
• Who is responsible
• When must it be done
• Who can help
• Budget
7. Conclusion
• Their overall assessment of response capabilities
• Their recommendations for implementing priority mitigation projects for the community
• Their overall assessment of the community’s vulnerability and response capabilities
8. Any additional charts, graphs, illustrations, etc.
• They may include charts, graphs, and illustrations in the mitigation plan itself to assist with clarification and explanation. They must remember to include source citations if they copied items and/or for the information provided in the item if they created the chart or graph.
9. Cover page and reference page
• The cover page and reference page must be included. Remember these pages are not to be counted as part of the seven (7) page minimum.
