Federal Mitigation Programs, Activities, and Initiatives

 

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Basic & Applied Research/Development

Hazard ID & Mapping

Technical and Planning Assistance

Project Support

Financing and Loan Guarantees

 

 

 

Basic & Applied Research/Development

Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information

Technical Assistance: Develops and evaluates technology for information integration and dissemination

DOI-USGS The Center for Integration of Natural Hazards Research: (703) 648-6059

 

 

 

Hazard Reduction Program

Funding for research and related educational activities on hazards.

NSF-Directorate for Engineering, Division of Civil and Mechanical Systems, Hazard Reduction Program: (703) 306-1360

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decision, Risk, and Management Science Program

Funding for research and related educational activities on risk, perception, communication, and management (primarily technological hazards)

NSF-Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Science, Division of Social Behavioral and Economic Research, Decision, Risk, and Management Science Program (DRMS): (703) 306-1757

 

 

 

Societal Dimensions of Engineering, Science, and Technology Program

Funding for research and related educational activities on topics such as ethics, values, and the assessment, communication, management and perception of risk

NSF-Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Science, Division of Social, Behavioral and Economic Research, Societal Dimensions of Engineering, Science and Technology Program: (703) 306-1743

 

 

 

National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program NEHRP) (in Earth Sciences

Research into basic and applied earth and building sciences.

0NSF-Directorate for Geosciences, Div. of Earth Sciences(703) 306-1550

 

 

 

Hazard ID & Mapping

National Flood Insurance Program: Flood Mapping

Flood insurance rate maps and flood plain management maps for all NFIP communities;

FEMA Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration(202) 646-2781
Mapping Services Center (877) FEMAMAP

 

 

 

National Flood Insurance Program: Technical Mapping Advisory Council

Technical guidance and advice to coordinate FEMA’s map modernization efforts for the National Flood Insurance Program.

DOI-USGS SGS - National Mapping Division: (573) 308-3802

 

 

 

National Digital Orthophoto Program

Develops topographic quadrangles for use in mapping of flood and other hazards.

DOI-USGS USGS - National Mapping Division: (573) 308-3802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Streamgaging and Flood Monitoring Network

Operation of a network of over 7,000 streamgaging stations that provide data on the flood characteristics of rivers.

DOI-USGS USGS - Chief, Office of Surface Water: (703) 648-5303

 

 

 

Mapping Standards Support

Expertise in mapping and digital data standards to support the National Flood Insurance Program.

DOI-USGS SGS - National Mapping Division: (573) 308-3802

 

 

 

Soil Survey

Maintains soil surveys of counties or other areas to assist with farming, conservation, mitigation or related purposes.

USDA-NRCS NRCS- Deputy Chief for Soil Science and Resource Assessment: (202) 720-4630

 

 

 

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program

Seismic mapping for U.S.

DOI-USGS USGS - Earthquake Program Coordinator: (703) 648-6785


 

Technical and Planning Assistance

Planning Assistance to

Technical and planning assistance for the preparation of comprehensive plans for the development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources.

DOD-USACE Floodplain Management Staff @ USACE Regional Office

N. Atlantic: (212) 264-7813

S. Atlantic: (404) 331-4441

Great Lakes & Ohio River: (513) 684-6050

Miss. Valley: (601) 634-5827

Northwestern: (503) 808-3853

Southwestern: (217) 767-2613

South Pacific: (415) 977-8164

Pacific Ocean: (808) 438-8863

 

 

 

Disaster Mitigation Planning and Technical Assistance

Technical and planning assistance grants for capacity building and mitigation project activities focusing on creating disaster resistant jobs and workplaces.

DOC-EDA: (800) 345-1222
EDA’s Disaster Recovery Coordinator: (202) 482-6225

 

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Watershed Surveys and Planning

Surveys and planning studies for appraising water and related resources, and formulating alternative plans for conservation use and development. Grants and advisory/counseling services to assist w/ planning and implementation improvement.

USDA-NRCS Watersheds and Wetlands Division: (202) 720-4527
Deputy Chief for Programs: (202) 690-0848

 

 

 

 

 

National Flood Insurance Program

Formula grants to States to assist communities to comply with NFIP floodplain management requirements(Community Assistance Program).

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program(800) 427-4611 / TDD# (800) 427-5593

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Management/ Mitigation Training

Training in disaster mitigation, preparedness, planning.

FEMA Emergency Management Institute(800) 238-3358

 

 

 

 

 

National Dam Safety Program

Technical assistance, training, and grants to help improve State dam safety programs.

FEMA National Dam Safety Program (202) 646-3680

 

 

 

 

 

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program

Training, planning and technical assistance under grants to States or local jurisdictions.

FEMA; DOI-USGS USGS Earthquake Program Coordinator: (703) 648-6785

 

 

 

 

 

Volcano Hazards Program

Technical assistance: Volcano hazard warnings and operation of four volcano observatories to monitor and assess volcano hazard risk.

DOI-USGS Volcanic Hazards Program Coordinator: (703) 648-6708 / (650) 329-5228

 

 

 

 

 

Floodplain Management Services

Technical and planning assistance at the local, regional, or national level needed to support effective floodplain management.

DOD-USACE

N. Atlantic: (212) 264-7813

S. Atlantic: (404) 331-4441

Great Lakes & Ohio River: (513) 684-6050

Miss. Valley: (601) 634-5827

Northwestern: (503) 808-3853

Southwestern: (214)767-2613

South Pacific: (415) 977-8164

Pacific Ocean: (808) 438-8863

 

 

 

 

 

Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Program

Technical and financial assistance for installing works of improvement to protect, develop, and utilize land or water resources in small watersheds under 250,000 acres.

USDA-NRCS Director, Watersheds and Wetlands Division: (202) 720-3042 / (202) 690-4614

 

Environmental Quality Incentives Program(EQIP)

Technical, educational, and limited financial assistance to encourage environmental enhancement.

USDA-NRCS NRCS County Offices Or NRCS EQUIP Program Manager: (202) 720-1834

 

 

 

 

National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program

Technical and planning assistance for activities associated with earthquake hazards mitigation.

FEMA; DOI-USGS Earthquake Program Coordinator: (703) 648-6785


 

Project Support

 

 

 

 

Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration

Direct support for carrying out aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that will improve the quality of the environment.

DOD-USACE Chief of Planning @ USACE Regional Office

North Atlantic: (212) 264-7111

South Atlantic:  (404) 331-4580

Great Lakes & Ohio River Chicago:  (312) 886-5468

Cincinnati:  (513) 684-3008

Miss. Valley: (601) 634-7880

Northwestern Portland: (503) 808-3850

Omaha: (402) 697-2470

Southwestern: (214) 767-2314

South Pacific: (415) 977-8171

Pacific Ocean: (808) 438-3850

 

 

 

 

Beneficial Uses of Dredged Materials

Direct assistance for projects that protect, restore, and create aquatic and ecologically-related habitats, including wetlands, in connection with dredging an authorized Federal navigation project.

D-USACE Same as above

 

 

 

 

 

Wetlands Protection – Development Grants

Grants to support the development and enhancement of State and tribal wetlands protection programs.

EPA EPA Wetlands Hotline: (800) 832-7828 Or EPA Headquarters, Office of Water Chief, Wetlands Strategies and State Programs: (202) 260-6045

 

 

 

 

Clean Water Act Section 319 Grants

Grants to States to implement non-point source programs, including support for non- structural watershed resource restoration activities.

EPA Office of Water Chief, Non-Point Source Control Branch: (202) 260-7088, 7100

 

 

 

 

Coastal Zone Management Program

Grants for planning and implementation of non-structural coastal flood and hurricane hazard mitigation projects and coastal wetlands restoration.

DOC-NOAA National Ocean Service, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, Chief, Coastal Programs Division: (301) 713-3102

 

 

 

 

 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) State Administered Program

Grants to States to develop viable communities(e.g., housing, a suitable living economic environment, expanded areas, opportunities) in non-entitled for low- and moderate-income persons.

HUD State CDBG Program Manager Or State and Small Cities Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, HUD Headquarters: (202) 708-3587

 

 

 

 

 

Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Communities Program

Grants to entitled cities and urban counties to develop viable communities(e.g., decent housing, a suitable living environment, expanded economic opportunities), principally for low- and moderate-income persons.

HUD City and county applicants should call the City and county applicants should call the City and county applicants should call the of their appropriate HUD field office. As an alternative, call the Entitlement Communities Division, Office of Block Grant Assistance, HUD Headquarters: (202) 708-1577, 3587

 

 

 

Emergency Watershed Protection Program

Provides technical and financial assistance for relief from imminent hazards in small watersheds, and to reduce vulnerability of life and property in small watershed areas damaged by severe natural hazard events.

USDA-NRCS National Office – (202) 690-0848 Watersheds and Wetlands Division: (202) 720-3042

 

 

 

 

 

Rural Development Assistance — Utilities

Direct and guaranteed rural economic loans and business enterprise grants to address utility issues and development needs.

USDA-RUS Program Support: (202) 720-1382
Northern Regional Division: (202) 720-1402
Electric Staff Division:(202) 720-1900
Power Supply Division:(202) 720-6436

 

 

 

 

Rural Development Assistance – Housing

Grants, loans, and technical assistance in addressing rehabilitation, health and safety needs in primarily low-income rural areas. Declaration of major disaster necessary.

USDA-RUS Community Programs: (202) 720-1502
Single Family Housing:(202) 720-3773
Multi-Family Housing:(202) 720-5177


 

 

Project Support (Continued)

 

Flood Mitigation Assistance

Grants to States and communities for pre- disaster mitigation to help reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to structures insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program.

FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program(202) 646-4621

 

 

 

 

 

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

Grants to States and communities for implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures following a major disaster declaration.

FEMA Please  FEMA Regional Offices

 

 

 

 

 

Public Assistance Program(Infrastructure)

Grants to States and communities to repair damaged infrastructure and public facilities, and help restore government or government-related services. Mitigation funding is available for work related to damaged components of the eligible building or structure.

FEMA Public Assistance Program(202) 646-3684

 

 

 

 

 

National Flood Insurance Program

Flood insurance to residents of communities that adopt and enforce minimum floodplain management requirements.

FEMA(800) 427-4661
TDD# (800) 427-5593

 

 

 

 

 

Community Rating System(CRS)

Application, technical, and planning assistance to communities, regional agencies, and states encouraging and recognizing exemplary floodplain management programs

FEMA, NFIP/CRS National Flood Insurance Program/Community Rating System: (317) 848-2898
PO Box 501016,

 

 

 

 

 

Disaster Recovery Initiative

Grants to fund gaps in available recovery assistance after disasters (including mitigation).

HUD and Development Divisions in HUD field offices or HUD Community Planning and Development: (202) 708-2605

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Structural Alternatives to Structural Rehabilitation of Damaged Flood Control Works

Direct planning and construction grants for non- structural alternatives to the structural rehabilitation of flood control works damaged in floods or coastal storms. $9 million FY99

DOD-USACE Emergency Management @ USACE Regional Office

North Atlantic: (718) 491-8735

South Atlantic: (404) 331-6795

Great Lakes & Ohio River: (513) 684-3086

Mississippi Valley: (601) 634-7304

Northwestern: (503) 808-3903

Southwestern: (214) 767-2425

South Pacific: (415) 977-8054

Pacific Ocean: (808) 438-1673

 

 

 

 

 

Partners for Fish and Wildlife

Financial and technical assistance to private landowners interested in pursuing restoration projects affecting wetlands and riparian habitats.

DOI-FWS National Coordinator, Ecological Services: 703) 358-2201 A list of State and Regional contacts is available upon request.