Laserfiche WebLink
<br />Mitigation Strategy Report <br />FEMA-1134-DR-NC <br /> <br />State of North Carolina <br />Division of Emergency Management <br /> <br />IV. Conclusion <br /> <br />Local government involvement is vilal to the success of a sound mitigation program. Communities are <br />strongly encouraged to survey hazard prone areas, identify structures at risk, and develop a plan of <br />action to reduce losses. The plans resulting from these activities should be based on an objective <br />evaluation of all options, and should consider multi-purpose solutions. An examination of existing <br />financial and technical assistance, coupled with the community's own resources, will assist in <br />implementing many of the recommendations discussed in this report. <br /> <br />It is imperative that all State agencies, local governments, and the private sector work together to <br />achieve the goals of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, the State Hazard Mitigation Strategy Report, <br />and the recommendations articulated by the DRTF. EM is in the process of updating the State 409 <br />Mitigation Plan. As part of this process, EM must establish a dynamic, multi-hazard mitigation strategy <br />with well-defined objectives and priorities that can guide local mitigation efforts. The State should also <br />assist local governments in further developing education programs to raise public awareness of their <br />responsibilities. It is imperative that EM work with other State agencies and local governments to <br />provide technical assistance to communities as they enter the lengthy recovery and redevelopment <br />phase. <br /> <br />Effective coordination is fundamental to the success of the redevelopment efforts following Hurricane <br />Fran. While Fran caused unprecedented damages to the State, it has also necessitated the formation <br />of strong partnerships between State agencies, FEMA, and local governments. In many ways, Fran <br />has significantly improved our ability to prepare for the next storm. This report has emphasized several <br />techniques and policy recommendations that can be used to assist in this endeavor. Through the <br />combined efforts of the State, FEMA, local governments, and the private sector, we can begin to <br />rebuild in a manner that makes North Carolina less susceptible to future natural disasters. <br /> <br />The question <br />is not "if," but rather "when".... <br /> <br /> <br />Page 29 <br />