Mitigation

WHY IS MITIGATION IMPORTANT?

• Disasters can happen at anytime and anyplace; their human and financial consequences are hard to predict.
• The number of disasters each year is increasing, but only 50% of events trigger Federal assistance.
• FEMA’s mitigation programs help reduce the impact of events—and our dependence on taxpayers and the Treasury for disaster relief.

WHAT IS MITIGATION?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines mitigation as the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. FEMA encourages taking action now in order to reduce extensive loss later. The Bureau of Emergency Services along with County, Town, and Village  representatives are currently working together in order to create a Putnam County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The plans main objective is to fix current problem areas and mitigate future problems throughout the County. This federally ran plan through FEMA provides federal support and resources for the County and its municipalities. In the event of a disaster this plan will help provide additional resources and support the affected communities and the County; as a result investing in long-term community well-being. Without mitigation actions safety, financial security, and self-reliance are jeopardized.

Putnam County Multi-jurisdictional All Hazardous Mitigation Plan February 2015

• Table of Contents
• Acronyms
• Glossary
• References

Volume 1 –Putnam County – Cover Vol I

• Section 1 – Introduction – 030315
• Section 2 – Plan Adoption – 030315
• Section 3 – Planning Process – 040915
• Section 4 – County Profile – 021815
• Section 5.1 – Methodology and Tools – 021815
• Section 5.2 – Hazard of Concern ID – 022615
• Section 5.3 – Hazards Ranking 021815
• Section 5.4.1 – Earthquake 040915
• Section 5.4.2 – Extreme Temperatures 022615
• Section 5.4.3 – Flood 040915
• Section 5.4.4 – Land Failure 021815
• Section 5.4.5 – Severe Storm 022615
• Section 5.4.6 – Severe Winter Storm 022615
• Section 5.4.7-Wildfire 040915
• Section 6 – Mitigation Strategy – 040915
• Section 7 – Plan Maintenance – 030415

Volume 2 –Putnam County – Cover Vol II

• Section 8 – Planning Partnership – 030315
• Section 9.1 – Putnam County – 040915
• Section 9.2 – Village of Brewster – 040915
• Section 9.3 – Town of Carmel – 040915
• Section 9.4 – Village of Cold Spring – 040915
• Section 9.5 – Town of Kent – 040915
• Section 9.6 – Village of Nelsonville – 040915
• Section 9.7 – Town of Patterson – 040915
• Section 9.8 – Town of Phillipstown – 040915
• Section 9.9 – Town of Putnam Valley – 040915
• Section 9.10 – Town of Southeast – 040915

For more information Please see link below:
http://www.fema.gov/what-mitigation