Minimizing Damage
Mitigation refers to those activities which may reduce the occurrence of an emergency or the effects of a natural or man-made disaster. Large amounts of damage can be prevented if the time is taken to anticipate and plan for these events. The impact of a disaster can be lessened as well as the speed of the response and recovery processes if planning is completed.
Mitigation Activities
- Building codes
- Dams
- Inspections
- Land use management
- Legislation
- Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Risk mapping
- Structural changes