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 can not 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 Alaskan's 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:

 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

• Executive Summary
• Chapter 1 - Introduction 
• Chapter 2 - Background
• Chapter 3 - Planning Process 
• Chapter 4 - Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Chapter 5 - State Capabilities
• Chapter 6 - Mitigation Strategy
• Chapter 7 - Local Planning Coordination and Capability Building
• Chapter 8 - Review, Evaluation, and Implementation
• Chapter 9 - Adoption and Assurances
• Chapter 10 - High Hazard Potential Dams
• Chapter 11 - Fire Management Assistance Grants
• Chapter 12 - References
• Chapter 13 - Appendices