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Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

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State Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP)

The Alaska State Hazard Mitigation Plan is designed to reduce Alaska's vulnerability to disasters. Mitigation before disaster strikes is essential, as hazards in Alaska cannot be eliminated. There will always be the potential for an earthquake or flooding. However, the amount of damage and destruction caused by these hazard events can be limited through mitigation. A long-term commitment to hazard mitigation, through the development and adoption of this plan, will make Alaska a safer place for Alaskans to live and work.

The Alaska State Hazard Mitigation Plan was originally approved by FEMA in March of 2002 meeting the criteria of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and 44 CFR parts 210 and 206.  The Plan is formally updated every five years by DHS&EM. For more information, please contact:

 

John Andrews, HMP Program Manager
    

2023 ALASKA STATE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE

     
The 2023 STATE OF ALASKA HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (SHMP) UPDATE has been approved by FEMA and adopted by the State of Alaska.  The SHMP assesses the risk posed by natural hazards on the people and infrastructure throughout the state, and identifies strategies to protect them from future disasters.  This update is valid for five years and can be found below. 

 

The Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHS&EM) would like to thank all who contributed to the update of the SHMP as well as those who participated in public comment.  If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding the SHMP please reach out to mvamitigation@alaska.gov.

 

 

2023 State of Alaska Hazard Mitigation Plan (complete plan)