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

Community-Led Resilience Planning

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 (DR-4720) and July 2024 Flooding (DR-4810): 

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: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) FY2024 Applications Now Open, Due February 28, 2025 in FEMA GO.

IMPORTANT: DR-4720 (July 2023 Flooding) Application Materials Deadline April 30, 2025. Please Submit As Soon As Possible To Receive Additional State Support.