Planning, Analysis, & Mitigation are the foundation of Alaska's emergency preparedness efforts. Alaska Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) works with other state agencies, the federal government, local emergency management coordinators, and first responders to meet requirements in these areas.

Planning for emergencies ensures that emergency services, local authorities, and other organizations better communicate and coordinate efforts, improving disaster response and post-disaster recovery. Federal, state, and local requirements are concerned with providing safety and security for the public under threat of a full spectrum of potential disasters.

Planning prepares state and local first responders to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from a variety of emergency situations. Alaska DHS&EM has worked with its many partners in the delivery of emergency plans to many different levels of government throughout the state.

Key links:

• Hazard Mitigation Plan Executive Summary Requirement
• State of Alaska Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Information 
• 2025 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) NOFO 

• Non-Disaster Grant Programs 
• Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs

  • Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

  • Building Resillient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

• Disaster Grant Programs

• Local Emergency Planning Committee Program

• National Flood Insurance Program

• Tsunami Programs

• Earthquake Programs

DHS&EM Planners are engaged in planning efforts via three teams: Community Planning, Hazard Mitigation, and Community Resilience.