Hazard Mitigation
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) HMA programs have presented a critical opportunity to reduce the risk to individuals and property from natural hazards while simultaneously reducing reliance on Federal disaster funds.
Hazard mitigation is any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effects. This definition distinguishes actions that have a long-term impact from those that are more closely associated with immediate preparedness, response, and recovery activities. Hazard mitigation is the only phase of emergency management specifically dedicated to breaking the cycle of damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage.
Hazard Mitigation Plans submitted to FEMA from East Texas counties are as follows:
Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Status
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| Anderson County |
Pending State Approval |
| Camp County |
Pending State Approval |
| Gregg County |
FEMA Approved |
| Harrison County |
Pending State Approval |
| Henderson County |
Pending State Approval |
| Panola County |
FEMA Approved |
| Marion County |
Pending State Approval |
| Rains County |
FEMA Approved |
| Rusk County |
FEMA Approved |
| Smith County |
Pending State Approval |
| Upshur County |
Pending State Approval |
| Van Zandt County |
Pending State Approval |
| Wood County |
FEMA Approved |