Hazard Mitigation

A Proactive Approach to Coping with Catastrophe

Considering the number of presidentially declared disasters has more than doubled since the 1990s, the need for something more than response-driven risk management is clear. To reduce or eliminate long-term risk, jurisdictions must develop a proactive approach to coping with catastrophe.

A Collaborative Process to Reduce a Disaster's Impact

Hazard mitigation planning is a collaborative process that defines policies, tools and activities that can be implemented to reduce a disaster's impact on human life and property. A well-developed hazard mitigation plan provides a framework for streamlining the disaster recovery process and prioritizing mitigation interventions. It makes communities less vulnerable to the effects of an event and helps ensure a more secure, sustainable future.

Supporting Clients in All Phases of Hazard Mitigation Planning

SAIC supports clients in all phases of hazard mitigation planning, including:

• Hazard mitigation plan development
• Project scoping and prioritization
• eGrant sub-application development
• Public outreach
• Pre-award consultation
• Benefit-cost analysis
• Feasibility and effectiveness studies
• Environmental/historical compliance review
• Mitigation offer consultation
• Contractor procurement services
• Construction management and monitoring services
• Grant administration and program management

SAIC can also help identify which grant funds are available, matching specific projects to the appropriate funding sources for the greatest likelihood of being awarded.