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<br />4.1 Mitigation Opportunities
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<br />While similarities exist between the concepts of hazard
<br />mitigation and floodplain management, strong differ-
<br />ences also exist among many of the strategies avail-
<br />able to carry out these concepts. Warnings and land
<br />use application, such as floodplain regulations and
<br />acquisition of Open Space, are particula~y cost-
<br />effective mitigation activities especially when com-
<br />pared to other available strategies, such as relief and
<br />insurance. Effective land use, for example, can pro-
<br />vide very high net benefits and can significantly lower
<br />future catastrophic loss potentials in a given commu-
<br />nity. Other adjustments, except warnings, generally
<br />cost more and yield the possibility for repeated catas-
<br />trophic loss.
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<br />Although land use decisions are often controversial,
<br />when they are carefully pianned and implemented,
<br />enormous savings in life and property can be gener-
<br />ated over a relatively few years. I n Colorado, flood
<br />waming systems and effective land use decisions are
<br />controlled mainly by action at the local level. There-
<br />fore, this plan emphasizes mitigation activities that will
<br />essentially support local efforts.
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<br />For More Information
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<br />Appendix A. Lists the agencies and their
<br />addresses, telephone numbers,
<br />and summaries of their programs.
<br />Appendix B - Includes information on financial
<br />assistance programs.
<br />Appendix C - Includes information on references
<br />used in the preparation of this plan.
<br />Appendix D - Includes definitions and acronyms.
<br />Appendix E - includes tips to minimize loss of
<br />life & property in the event of a
<br />flood.
<br />Appendix F - Includes Mitigation strategies &
<br />Measures.
<br />Appendix G - Includes Mitigation Planning &
<br />Examples.
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<br />4.2.1
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<br />Mitigation Strategies & Actions
<br />Interagency Hazard Mitigation
<br />Team (IHMT)
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<br />To reduce damages associated with future floods or
<br />other natural hazards, the federal government has
<br />adopted a comprehensive coordinated strategy to ad-
<br />dress these concerns. An Office of Management and
<br />Budget (OMB) directive, dated July 10, 1980, estab-
<br />lished the basis for Regional Interagency and Intergov-
<br />ernmental Hazard Mitigation Teams. These teams are
<br />comprised of federal, state and local representatives in
<br />an effort to Incorporate the background and expertise
<br />necessary to promote a comprehensive approach to
<br />hazard mitigation.
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<br />The Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team (IHMT) pre-
<br />pares mitigation recommendations for implementation
<br />during the post-disaster recovery phase, and presents
<br />the recommendations to the govemor in a report
<br />format. The authority for the IHMT derives from an
<br />interagency agreement entered into by 12 Federal
<br />agencies, coordinated by the Federal Emergency Man-
<br />agement Agency (FEMA). The agreement established
<br />a common policy statement and implemented guide-
<br />lines with respect to flood disaster planning and post
<br />disaster recovery practices. The IHMT meeting was
<br />heid in Fort Collins on August 26, 1997, with partici-
<br />pants from federal, state, local, and private organiza-
<br />tions.
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<br />4.2.2 Actions Organized by Priority
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<br />The following actions listed in this chapter are the
<br />state of Colorado's priorities for flood hazard mitiga-
<br />tion. These priorities came from a local/statelfederal
<br />team process .
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<br />4.2.2 Actions Organized by Category
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<br />The following issues and recommendations represent
<br />the collaborative efforts of I nteragency Hazard Miti-
<br />gation Team members that are intended to help
<br />achieve the goal of reducing future flood hazards.
<br />Many of the recommendations can be implemented
<br />immediately; others must be viewed as long term
<br />measures. Recommendations are summarized below:
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<br />Housing
<br />:.' I' H-1 Identify long term affordable housing
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<br />Watershed Management
<br />; I WM-1 Improve and develop accurate floodplain
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<br />I WM-2 Promote iocal support for effective land use
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