The purpose of hazard mitigation is to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards. Polk County and participating jurisdictions developed this multi-jurisdictional local hazard mitigation plan update to reduce future losses to the County and its communities resulting from hazard events. The plan was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and to achieve eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the course of 10-months the Des Moines Area MPO worked with Polk County Emergency Management to update their Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The results of this process are found below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Executive Summary<\/a> A Word document copy of the model resolution found in the Executive Summary can be downloaded here<\/a>. If you edit the model resolution, please consult with Allison van Pelt<\/a> to ensure it is acceptable for reviewing agencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A tabulated summary of the public comments received during 30-day public comment period can be found here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The purpose of hazard mitigation is to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards. Polk County and participating jurisdictions developed this multi-jurisdictional local hazard mitigation plan update to reduce future losses to the County and its… <\/p>\n
Chapter 1 \u2013 Introduction and Planning Process<\/a>
Chapter 2 \u2013 Planning Area Profile and Capabilities<\/a>
Chapter 3 \u2013 Risk Assessment<\/a>
Chapter 4 \u2013 Mitigation Strategy<\/a>
Chapter 5 \u2013 Plan Maintenance Process<\/a>
Appendix A \u2013 References<\/a>
Appendix B \u2013 Planning Process Documentation<\/a>
Appendix C \u2013 Completed\/Deleted Mitigation Actions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nModel Resolution for Jurisdictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Public Comment Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n