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
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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.
