Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
Boulder County's overall project goals.
FAQs
What is Hazard Mitigation?
Sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects.
What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan?
A hazard mitigation plan is a community’s roadmap for identifying risks and vulnerabilities from natural and human-caused disasters and taking steps to reduce those risks before they occur. The plan must be updated and approved by FEMA every five years to maintain eligibility for FEMA hazard mitigation funding. The HMP is a strategic document NOT regulatory.
Why Plan for Hazard Mitigation?
Boulder County's overall project goals
- To Obtain FEMA Approval
- To Define an Equitable Mitigation Strategy
- To Develop an Implementable & Integrated Plan
Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
Timeline
January – March 2026
February – July 2026
June – September 2026
October 2026 through the Plan’s 5-year Lifecycle