Our expertise in hazard mitigation helps communities reduce future disaster risks through strategic project scoping, technical grant management, and collaboration with key stakeholders. From flood control systems to wildfire mitigation, we deliver solutions that protect lives and assets.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Identification of vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure, community lifelines, and populations.
• Development of hazard profiles
• Prioritization of high-risk areas for targeted mitigation investments.
Project Scoping and Feasibility Analysis
• Development of detailed scopes of work, including technical specifications and design parameters.
• Preparation of cost estimates and lifecycle analyses for mitigation projects.
• Estimation of project timelines with integrated schedules for phased implementation.
• Inclusion of maintenance and sustainability commitments in project plans.
• Conducting feasibility studies to assess technical, regulatory, and economic viability.
Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA)
• Advanced BCAs using FEMA’s BCA Toolkit, integrating avoided damages, social benefits, and environmental impacts.
• Hazard-specific BCAs for flood control, seismic retrofitting, wildfire risk reduction, and other hazards.
• Sensitivity analyses to account for uncertainties and validate project benefits.
• Justification of mitigation investments for grant applications and funding prioritization.
• Creation of comprehensive reports to align BCA findings with project proposals.
Grant Funding and Financial Management
• Identification of funding opportunities, including FEMA HMA (BRIC, FMA, HMGP), HUD CDBG-MIT, and state/local programs.
• Preparation and submission of technical grant applications, including scopes of work, BCAs, and supporting documentation.
• Development of grant implementation frameworks, including financial tracking and compliance systems.
• Coordination of multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional grant applications for large-scale projects.
• Post-award grant management, including progress reporting, amendments, and audit preparation.
Infrastructure Mitigation Projects
• Flood control projects, including levees, stormwater drainage systems, and floodplain restoration.
• Seismic retrofitting of critical infrastructure, including bridges, schools, and hospitals.
• Wildfire risk reduction through vegetation management, firebreak construction, and defensible space planning.
• Utility hardening projects, such as undergrounding power lines and securing water systems.
• Design and construction of resilient public facilities to withstand future hazards.
Non-Structural Mitigation Strategies
• Development of programs for properties in flood-prone or high-risk zones.
• Implementation of building design standards for hazard resilience.
• Education and outreach programs to encourage community adoption of mitigation practices.
• Establishment of green infrastructure solutions, such as wetlands restoration and urban tree planting.
Cross-Sector and Stakeholder Coordination
• Facilitation of multi-agency task forces to align mitigation priorities and resources.
• Collaboration with nonprofits and community-based organizations to integrate equity into mitigation efforts.
• Engagement with private-sector stakeholders to enhance resilience in supply chains and critical services.
• Coordination with regional planning agencies to integrate mitigation into broader development goals.
• Public engagement to gather input and ensure community support for mitigation initiatives.
Mitigation Policy and Regulatory Compliance
• Alignment of mitigation projects with NEPA, ESA, and Section 106 requirements.
• Compliance with state and federal standards, including FEMA mitigation policies and NFIP regulations.
• Periodic review and updates of mitigation plans to incorporate new data and best practices.
• Integration of mitigation goals into regional and local comprehensive plans.
Mitigation Planning Support
• Risk and vulnerability analyses to inform updates to Hazard Mitigation Plans (HMPs) including the development of mitigation priorities and actions.
• Integration of climate adaptation strategies into local and regional mitigation efforts.
• Coordination of local mitigation planning meetings with diverse stakeholder participation.
• Alignment of HMPs with state hazard mitigation plans (SHMPs) and FEMA requirements.
Community-Based Mitigation Initiatives
• Implementation of homeowner grant and loan programs for structural retrofits.
• Establishment of community resilience hubs to support hazard preparedness and response.
• Development of localized wildfire mitigation programs, including defensible space and fire-resistant building materials.
• Engagement with vulnerable populations to address equity and access issues in mitigation planning.
• Promotion of community-based green infrastructure projects to reduce urban flooding and heat risks.
Climate Adaptation and Sustainability
• Development of projects to address sea-level rise, extreme heat, and other climate-driven hazards.
• Integration of renewable energy solutions into critical infrastructure to reduce dependency on vulnerable systems.
• Design of adaptive strategies for water management in drought-prone regions.
• Promotion of sustainable urban development practices to enhance long-term resilience.
• Collaboration with research institutions to incorporate the latest climate science into mitigation efforts.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Development of metrics to evaluate mitigation project effectiveness over time.
• Monitoring of maintenance plans to ensure long-term viability of mitigation investments.
• Periodic reviews of mitigation strategies to integrate lessons learned and new technologies.
• Reporting of mitigation outcomes to stakeholders and funding agencies.
• Use of AARs to refine processes for future mitigation projects.