Hazard Mitigation Plan Review and Public Comments
The Des Moines Area MPO, on behalf of Polk County, is seeking public comment now through Monday, March 25, 2019 on the Polk County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Click Here to Review and Provide Comments on the Draft Plan
The purpose of hazard mitigation is to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards. Polk County and participating jurisdictions developed this multi-jurisdictional local hazard mitigation plan update to reduce future losses to the County and its communities resulting from hazard events. The plan was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and to achieve eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs.
Phases of Emergency Management
Mitigation
Foundation of emergency management. Activities designed to reduce or eliminate long-term risk
Preparedness
Ensure that when disaster strikes, emergency personnel are able to provide the best response
Response
Includes actions taken immediately after a disaster occurs
Recovery
Long-term – return community to “normal”
Emergency Preparedness
Learn how to put together an emergency kit
Learn how to plan for an emergency
Get information on different types of hazards and how they could affect you
