Want to learn more? Read
the updated and expanded Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves:
2017 Interim Report
released by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Council (MMC).
Visit FEMA’s Mitigation Directorate
Blog to view the October 25 Mitigation Minute regarding dangerous earthquake mitigation. Problems viewing the link? Go to the Illinois Emergency Management
Agency’s Earthquake
Mitigation Videos Library and view the ‘Water Heater – Intro’ video located under ‘Preparing Your
Home Utilities.’
View more do-it-yourself
earthquake mitigation videos, including tips on how to prepare your home
utilities and safely store and secure items in your home.
To learn more recommendations for reducing earthquake hazards in your
home, see FEMA’s
Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt. Also, consider taking the Home
and Business Earthquake Safety Mitigation training.
Learn more about Building
Codes.
Reminder: National Mitigation Investment Strategy Public Comment Period Open through March 11
The public comment period on a National Mitigation Investment Strategy (Investment Strategy) is now open. The draft Mitigation Investment Strategy makes a series of recommendations, which – if met – could result in a nation better equipped for, and less vulnerable to, natural hazards.
The draft Investment Strategy is available on the National Mitigation Framework website. Comments on the draft Investment Strategy will be accepted from January 11 through March 11, 2018. Comments can either be submitted via email to fema-nmis@fema.dhs.gov or through the IdeaScale Mitigation Investment for the Nation campaign page.
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