Mitigation is most effective when it is based on a comprehensive, long-term plan that is developed before a disaster occurs. The purpose of mitigation planning is to identify local policies and actions that can be implemented over the long term to reduce risk and future losses from hazards. These mitigation policies and actions are identified based on an assessment of hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks and the participation of a wide range of stakeholders and the public in the planning process.
Benefits of mitigation planning include:
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Identifying actions for risk reduction that are agreed upon by stakeholders and the public.
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Focusing resources on the greatest risks and vulnerabilities.
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Building partnerships by involving citizens, organizations, and businesses.
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Increasing education and awareness of threats and hazards, as well as their risks.
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Communicating priorities to State and Federal officials.
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Aligning risk reduction with other community objectives.
2020 Oregon Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Oregon's NHMP (included in Volume 1 of OEM (Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)) was approved by FEMA on September 21, 2020 It is now a standard plan versus Oregon's enhanced status, which was removed when the previous plan expired on September 23, 2020. The NHMP identifies natural hazards and vulnerabilities in Oregon, proposes a strategy to mitigate risk, and addresses recurring disasters and repetitive losses. The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is coordinated by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development and the State Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team.
Read the 2020 Oregon Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Oregon Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (NHMP) Update
Oregon's current NHMP (2020) will expire on
September 24, 2025. With support from Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is leading the effort to review and update the plan and obtain FEMA's re-approval prior to that date.
See the Oregon NHMP Update web page for further information.
Risk Assessment Upgrade
Oregon’s natural hazards risk assessment is the factual foundation of the Oregon NHMP. The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is leading a project to "develop and implement a public-facing comprehensive risk assessment tool in a geospatial environment that will respond to FEMA's new requirements for incorporating climate change, social vulnerability, lifelines, and equity." The initial results of this project will be used in the Oregon NHMP update.
See the Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Upgrade web page for further information.