FLOOD06155

• County: Statewide
• Community: State
• Stream Name: All
• Basin: Statewide
• Title: Storms Over the Urban Forest: A Community Guide to Disaster Relief
• Date: 1/1/1994
• Prepared For: State of Colorado
• Prepared By: USFWS
• Floodplain - Doc Type: Educational/Technical/Reference Information

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S. State mitigation agencies are well designed for hazards with statewide, county-wide, and even local
implications.

6. Agencies at the state government level have a wide perspective to develop model ordinances
which local governments may use to mitigate disasters.

7. In addition to possible incentives for local mitigation, some states require these activities through
their community development and planning legislation.

8. At the state level, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) offices are available to assist local
communities after a natural disaster.

9. The Federal Management Agency (FEMA) provides technical standards, guidelines and fiscal
assistance relating to federally declared emergencies or natural disasters. FEMA's recognition and
support of trees and urban forest management activities continues to evolve and expand.

10. Finally, some states also help local municipalities to mitigate disasters by centralizing the
administration of federal assistance programs in a state office.

D. Economics

Without sound and well thought out economic planning, many mitigation opportunities are wasted.
Financial rewards, adequate funding and related fund raising campaigns to gain hard dollars, in-kind
services, and matching grants are necessary to meet mitigation goals and objectives. Response and
recovery to a natural disaster can strain a community's financial resources. Additional funds for these
activities may be available from FEMA, SEMA, federal, state, county or local government, civic and
volunteer organizations, and professional organizations. (Refer to Appendix B, How to Fund Community
Forestry" in Chapter 5 for additional funding recommendations.)

1. Fundraising is a worthwhile endeavor that requires a thoughtful and professional approach if it is to
be successful.

2. Public funding does not usually cover efforts involving tree replacement, pruning and removal on
private property.

3. Both community activities and media support are essential to the success for fund raising.

4. Local funds are available in municipal, township and county general funds if there is sufficient lead
time to create a tax or bond base for mitigation activities. Other sources for local fund raising are
grants-in-aid, tax levies and foundation grants.

S. The receipt of public funding may not be immediate. Therefore, communities may wish to seek
funding from private sources for more immediate efforts and needs.

6. Forming a local group of agencies can lead to consortium funding, special solicitations and appeals
for assistance.

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