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Hazard Mitigation

This article discusses the role of historic preservation in hazard mitigation planning and examines the current practice of this integration. It reviews both local and state plans and assesses their relationship in promoting integration. The article highlights findings from a study that focuses on Kentucky, Florida, and Colorado as case studies.

Historic Preservation

This article exposes that most states do not have historic preservation strategies in their hazard-mitigation plans. It stresses that historic structures are important for maintaining a sense of place and for rebuilding a local economy after a natural disaster. In the context of climate change, incorporating historic preservation into hazard-mitigation plans is essential.