Item 26 - Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Hazard Mitigation Plan | 2022 Introduction - 6 - Part I: PLANNING PROCESS Introduction Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A1b. Q: Does the plan list the jurisdiction(s) participating in the plan that are seeking approval? (Requirement §201.6(c)(1)) A: See Introduction below. The Hazard Mitigation Plan (Mitigation Plan) was prepared in response to the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). DMA 2000 (also known as Public Law 106-390) requires state and local governments to prepare mitigation plans to document their mitigation planning process, and identify hazards, potential losses, mitigation needs, goals, and strategies. This type of planning supplements City of Santa Ana emergency management planning programs. The City’s first hazard mitigation plan was approved by FEMA on May 10, 2005. Although the City may face a wide range of potential hazards, FEMA’s hazard mitigation planning requirements focus on natural hazard events. Other hazards are analyzed and discussed in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. Q&A | ELEMENT A: PLANNING PROCESS | A4 Q: Does the plan describe the review and incorporation of existing plans, studies, reports, and technical information? (Requirement §201.6(b)(3)) A: See Planning Approach below. Planning Approach The four-step planning approach outlined in the FEMA publication, Developing the Mitigation Plan: Identifying Mitigation Actions and Implementing Strategies (FEMA 386-3) was used to develop this plan: ✓ Develop mitigation goals and objectives - The risk assessment (hazard characteristics, inventory, and findings), along with municipal policy documents, were utilized to develop mitigation goals and objectives. ✓ Identify and prioritize mitigation actions - Based on the risk assessment, goals and objectives, existing literature/resources, and input from participating entities, mitigation activities were identified for each hazard. ✓ Prepare implementation strategy - Generally, high priority activities are recommended for implementation first. However, based on organizational needs and goals, project costs, and available funding, some medium or low priority activities may be implemented before some high priority items. ✓ Document mitigation planning process - The mitigation planning process is documented throughout this plan.