Planning today to reduce tomorrow’s risk.
IEM helps states, localities, territories, and tribes look ahead, identifying the hazards that threaten their communities and developing plans to reduce those risks before disaster strikes. Our experienced team assesses vulnerabilities, prioritizes the projects that matter most, and develops mitigation strategies that turn risk into readiness
We deliver data-driven planning that strengthens resilience, aligns with federal requirements, and positions communities to compete for mitigation funding. By grounding every plan in solid data and clear priorities, we help partners invest wisely, protect critical infrastructure, and build a safer, more resilient future.
Your Plan Is the Key That Unlocks Funding
A FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan is more than a requirement. It is the gateway to nearly every federal mitigation dollar. Communities cannot access HMGP, BRIC, FMA, or most other mitigation funding without a current, approved plan in place. IEM builds plans that meet federal standards and lay the foundation for funded, high-impact projects, so when the opportunity comes, your community is ready to compete and win.
Our Mitigation Planning Capabilities
IEM provides end-to-end mitigation planning support across the full spectrum of hazards and community needs.
- Local and state hazard mitigation plan development and updates
- Risk and vulnerability assessments
- Critical infrastructure mitigation and protection
- Benefit-cost analysis (BCA) development
- Social vulnerability analysis
- Climate adaptation and resilience planning
- Flood and wildfire mitigation planning
- Capability and capacity assessments
- Mitigation project identification and prioritization
- Funding strategy and grant application support
- Interactive, data-driven planning tools built on ArcGIS Hub
Compliance and Integration Expertise
IEM aligns every mitigation plan with the federal standards and requirements that determine funding eligibility, ensuring your plan meets the mark and withstands review.
- FEMA-approved Local and State Hazard Mitigation Plan requirements
- Robert T. Stafford Act (Section 404 and Section 406 mitigation)
- Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program guidance
- National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF)
- Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) requirements
Partner with IEM to build a mitigation plan that reduces risk and unlocks funding. Contact our experts today.
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