What Is Pre Disaster Mitigation

FEMA provides Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program grants to help plan and direct hazard mitigation projects before a disaster. Funding these plans and projects reduces overall risk to the population and structures. Funded projects also reduce the need for federal funding in actual disasters.

What is pre-disaster mitigation plan?

The Pre-disaster Mitigation (PDM) program provides technical and financial assistance to states and local governments for cost-effective, pre-disaster hazard mitigation program to reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage and destruction of property.

What are the types of disaster mitigation?

• Hazard mapping.
• Flood plain mapping.
• Land use and zoning practices.
• Implementing and enforcing appropriate building codes. Reinforced tornado safe rooms. Burying of electrical cables to prevent ice build-up. …
• Public awareness programs.
• Insurance programs.