Natural hazard mitigation

Focusing on hazard mitigation from a practical perspective, this book provides guidance on the implementation and selection of hazard mitigation projects. It facilitates a thorough understanding of the various issues involved in hazard mitigation, along with how mitigation fits in to the emergency management cycle. It helps prepare students for real-world hazard mitigation issues and serves as a valuable reference for professionals. This book educates the reader in the value and potential of mitigation, as well as how to convince others of that value and how to better involve the community and tailor solutions to unique local situations.

Introduction, Alessandra Jerolleman and John Kiefer
Mitigation Tools, French Wetmore
Hazard Mitigation as a Field, Jane Rovins
DMA 2000 - Policy Analysis (including current grant programs), John Kiefer
Making the best use of NFIP resources, French Wetmore
Changing Frontiers - New Rep Loss Legislation and Pilot Programs, Alessandra Jerolleman
Involving the Community in Mitigation / Outreach, Kris Peterson and Richard Krajeski
Intergovernmental Relationships in Mitigation, Jerry Graves, Jr.
The Growing Role of the Private Sector in Mitigation, Monica Farris and Alessandra Jerolleman
Mitigation and Emergency Management, Naim Kapucu
Non-FEMA Mitigation - State, local, and personal measures, Frannie Edwards
Public/Private Partnerships in Local Mitigation Initiatives, Bob Anderson
Persuasion/Policy, Tammy Esteves
Leveraging Non-profits and Volunteers in Hazard Mitigation, Dorothy Norris- Tirell
Compendium of Links and Resources, Alessandra Jerolleman and John Kiefer