Mitigation

The 2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee is responsible for the high-level decision-making and steering of the SHMP update process, including cross-sector coordination and guidance. 

2023 State Hazard Mitigation Plan

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General Information: HMGP Infrastructure applications include projects for upsizing and improving culverts, road relocation, slope stabilization, building elevation and floodproofing, generators for critical facilities, and minor localized flood reduction projects.

These resources are provided by VEM Hazard Mitigation staff and official FEMA-created material. This is a living resource hub, please contact the Hazard Mitigation team if you have resources that would be helpful to share here when completing a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA).

Property Buyouts Following the July 2023 Flooding: 

Grant funding is still available for the voluntary purchase of properties (residential, commercial, or vacant parcels) that are at risk from flooding.

• If a property was damaged during the July 2023 flooding event, VEM may be able to fund the purchase of the property at the appraised value the day before the storm. 

NEW: 100% FUNDING COVERED and DEADLINE FOR PRE-APPLICATION EXTENDED TO AUGUST 16, 2024

Following the July 2023 flooding, an unprecedented amount of FEMA hazard mitigation funding is available to Vermont towns and other eligible applicants for projects that reduce the risk of flooding or other hazards.

Eligible project types include: