Mitigation Planning National Mitigation Planning Program BIA Tribal SelfGovernance Consultation Conference April 28 2016 Tyler CorsonRikert Community Planner Todays Objectives Overview of hazard mitigation planning ID: 811496
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Updating FEMA’s Policy on Tribal Hazard Mitigation Planning
National Mitigation Planning Program
BIA Tribal Self-Governance Consultation ConferenceApril 28, 2016
Tyler Corson-Rikert, Community Planner
Slide2Today’s Objectives
Overview of hazard mitigation planning
Discuss FEMA’s tribal mitigation planning policy, and how it may change
How you can provide input
Slide3Tribal Hazard Mitigation Planning: An Overview
Slide4What is Hazard Mitigation?FEMA defines hazard mitigation as:
Capabilities necessary to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters Most effective before a disaster, and there are often opportunities post-disaster
Action is at the core of the definitionHazard mitigation requiressustained and long term action
Slide5What is Hazard Mitigation?
Before Elevation
After Elevation
Slide6What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan?
Community-driven, living guide a tribal government uses to strengthen and protect its land and peopleA hazard mitigation plan includes:Assessment of risks and vulnerabilities
Long-term strategy Mitigation actionsImplementation approach
Slide7Benefits of Mitigation Planning for Tribal Governments
A Community-Driven, Living Document
Identifies Financially and Culturally Feasible Actions for Risk Reduction
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Promotes Partnership Building
Focuses Resources on What is at Risk
Increases Awareness of Hazards and Risk
Aligns Risk Reduction with Tribal Priorities
Slide8Why is FEMA Updating the Policy?
Slide9Existing Policy: Tribal Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance
The existing policy is titled Tribal Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance (2010)
Contains policy interpreting regulatory requirements to: Assist FEMA officials in their review and approval of the plansGuide tribal governments on what FEMA expects in mitigation plansAlso includes other non-policy guidance to inform tribal officials
Slide10Updated Policy: Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide
New name: “Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide”Underlying regulations have not changedMake it easier to develop and review mitigation plans:
Consistent, streamlined formatMore clarity regarding FEMA plan reviewers’ expectationsFewer redundancies
Slide11Tribal Outreach and Consultation Approach
Hazard mitigation planning and grants are significant to tribal governmentsFEMA is seeking discussion to inform policy update
1st Round: Tribal consultation on short “Key Concepts” document2nd Round: Federal Register comment period on full draft of updated policy Submit comments via e-mail, mail, webinars, and in-person sessions
Administrator Fugate has committed that FEMA will engage tribal governments and officials in regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration on actions that have tribal implications
Slide12Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide: Key Concepts
A seven-page document summarizing concepts and questions for tribal governments’ comment
Available at: http://www.fema.gov/tribal-mitigation-plan-review
Slide13What Policy Changes Is FEMA Considering?
Slide14Key Concept #1 –Simplify the Policy
The existing policy includes plan requirements AND methodologies, best practices, and examples
Simplify the updated policy by narrowing its focus
Clarify what a tribal mitigation plan
must
include to receive FEMA approval
“Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide” = policy interpreting regulatory requirements for review and approval of tribal mitigation plans
Separate out accompanying resources, focus them on tribal needs
Slide15Key Concept #2 – Introduce Guiding Principles
A focus group of tribal officials helped shape the following principles:Nation to nation, government to governmentFocus on mitigation strategy
Review for intent and complianceEmphasize the planning process This is the tribal government’s planFoster cooperative relationships
Introduce principles to guide review of tribal mitigation plans
Slide16Key Concept #3 – Probability of Future Hazard Events
FEMA regulations require tribal mitigation plans to address “the probability of future hazard events”Climate change could significantly alter the probability of certain hazard eventsFEMA is considering clarifying that risk assessments must consider:
“Changing future conditions, including the effects of long-term changes in weather patterns and climate on the identified hazards”
“The risk assessment shall include … a description of the type, location, and extent of all natural hazards that can affect the tribal planning area. The plan shall include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on
the probability of future hazard events
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Slide17Key Concept #4 – Enhanced Tribal Mitigation Plans
Under FEMA regulations tribal governments can develop “enhanced” mitigation plansEligibility for increased mitigation funding post-disasterTo approve an enhanced plan, FEMA would require a tribal government to demonstrate robust hazard mitigation capabilities, including:
Integrated tribal planning effortsIdentification and evaluation of hazard mitigation projectsDemonstrated grants management capacityComprehensive hazard mitigation programFEMA is considering clarifying the enhanced mitigation plan requirements for tribal governments in the updated policy
Slide18Next Steps and Providing Feedback
Slide19Next Steps in Updating the Policy
Initial tribal consultation period: April 26, 2016 – July 8, 2016Subsequent formal Federal Register comment period:
fall 2016FEMA concurrence processRelease the Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide: 2017The updated policy will go into effect one year later
FEMA is committed to a thorough, meaningful outreach and consultation process with tribal governments and tribal associations
Slide20Your Input Is Welcome and Valued
The “Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide: Key Concepts” document is available for comment: www.fema.gov/tribal-mitigation-plan-reviewSubmit comments via email to
tribalconsultation@fema.dhs.govBy mail to ATTN: Tyler Corson-Rikert, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA), DHS/FEMA, 400 C Street SW, Suite 313, Washington, DC 20472-3020Upcoming listening sessions at tribal conferences and other FEMA engagements with tribal governmentsContact your Regional Tribal Liaison to learn morehttp://www.fema.gov/tribal-contacts
Slide21Thank you!
Slide22A Note About Disaster Declarations
Tribal governments can directly request an emergency or major disaster declaration under the Stafford Act
Or choose to seek assistance through a state request
FEMA is implementing this authority in three phases:
Use of current regulations
Pilot period (FEMA just completed 2
nd
round of consultation on Tribal Declarations Pilot Guidance)
Rulemaking
Process to Request a Declaration:
Incident
Damage Assessment Request FEMA Recommendation Presidential Determination
Slide23Mitigation Plan Requirement for FEMA Grants
FEMA Assistance Program
Is a Mitigation Plan Required?
Tribal Applicant
to FEMA
Tribal Sub-applicant through
State
Individual Assistance (IA)
No
No
Public Assistance (PA)
Categories A and B
(e.g., debris removal, emergency protective measures)
No
No
Categories C through G
(e.g., repairs to damaged infrastructure, publically owned buildings)
Yes
No
Fire Mitigation Assistance Grants (FMAG)
Yes
No
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Planning grant
Yes
No
Project grant
Yes
Yes
Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)
Planning grant
No
No
Project grant
Yes
Yes
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Planning grant
Yes
No
Project grant
Yes
Yes
Slide24Four Key Concepts for Consideration
Key concepts FEMA is considering in the policy update include:Simplify the policy
Introduce Guiding Principles Probability of future hazard eventsEnhanced tribal mitigation plansThe following slides outline these concepts
Slide25Key Concept #1 – Simplify the Policy
Discussion Question:Do you have any comments or concerns regarding FEMA’s intent to simplify the Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide?
Slide26Key Concept #2 – Introduce Guiding Principles
Discussion Question:What suggestions do you have for improving the draft Guiding Principles, whether by adding to, clarifying, or reframing them?
Slide27Key Concept #3 – Probability of Future Hazard Events
Discussion Questions
:
How do tribal governments consider long-term changes in weather patterns, climate, and the natural environment in mitigation planning and other contexts?
What aspects of tribal governments’ exposure to natural hazards or capacity for mitigation planning should FEMA consider in interpreting the “probability of future hazard events” requirement?
Slide28Key Concept #4 – Enhanced Tribal Mitigation Plans
Discussion Questions:What are the potential challenges for tribal governments in preparing enhanced mitigation plans? What are the potential benefits?
Would your tribal government consider preparing an enhanced mitigation plan? Why or why not?
Slide29For More Information
FEMA Tribal Resources
Tribal Affairs:
www.fema.gov/fema-tribal-affairs
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Planning Resources
Hazard Mitigation Planning:
www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-planning
Existing Policy – Tribal Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance (2010):
www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/18355
Fact Sheet – Hazard Mitigation Planning by Tribal Governments:
www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/18375
Fact Sheet – Updating FEMA’s Policy on Tribal Hazard Mitigation Planning:
www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/115533