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State Hazard Mitigation Plan


2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan


Vermont's State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP or Plan) identifies natural hazards that affect Vermont, assesses risk and vulnerability to these hazards, and identifies top priority mitigation actions at the State level to remove vulnerability and create a more resilient Vermont. The Plan must be updated and submitted by Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for approval every five years. Updating the Plan is required in order for Vermont to remain eligible to receive FEMA funding before and following disasters.

The Plan was last updated and FEMA-approved in November 2023 and will be effective until November 2028. Learn more about the process on the Stakeholder Engagement page. View the Plan linked below.

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Contact Caroline Paske at Caroline.Paske@Vermont.gov with any questions regarding the SHMP.


Mission: to protect life, property, natural resources and quality of life in Vermont by reducing our vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters.

2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan - Full Plan DRAFT*

2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan - Mitigation Actions DRAFT*

Appendices:

* The 2023 Vermont SHMP is considered in DRAFT form during final formatting and grammar review.

 


 

  • VISION: Vermont will be safe and resilient in the face of climate change and natural disasters.  
  • MISSION: To protect life, property, natural resources and quality of life in Vermont by reducing our vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters.  
  • GOALS
    • Protect, restore and enhance Vermont’s natural resources to promote healthy, resilient ecosystems.  
    • Enhance the resilience of our built environment - our communities, infrastructure, buildings, and cultural assets. 
    • Develop and implement plans and policies that create resilient natural systems, built environments and communities. 
    • Create a common understanding of – and coordinated approach to – mitigation planning and action. 

Vermont's State Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies natural hazards that affect Vermont, assesses risk and vulnerability to these hazards, and identifies top priority mitigation actions at the State level to remove vulnerability and create a more resilient Vermont.