The Role of the State in Building Local Capacity and Commitment for Hazard Mitigation Planning
International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters, 31(2): 178–203, 2013
By: Gavin Smith, International Sociological Association, Lindsey Lyles, Philip Berke
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This article assesses the effectiveness of several measures state governments are taking to support local hazard mitigation planning. It identifies six measures including staffing for hazard mitigation, program funding and policymaking, cost-sharing programs, technical assistance, local awareness support, and local land use support. The article assesses these measures in six states and offers recommendations for better supporting local hazard mitigation planning.