Hazard Mitigation Planning

The H-GAC region is susceptible to a range of natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes, drought, and wildfires. Hazard mitigation is the use of long- and short-term strategies (such as planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and other activities) to reduce or alleviate the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage that can result from a disaster. While we cannot eliminate the threat of disasters, sound planning, collaboration, and preemptive action can help minimize their impacts.

FEMA requires every locality to maintain a hazard mitigation plan that examines the risk and impact of natural disasters and provides strategies for reducing impacts to people and property. A Hazard Mitigation Plan must be updated every 5 years to ensure relevancy and continued support from FEMA for its mitigation projects.

H-GAC has helped several counties develop or update their hazard mitigation plans, ensuring that participating communities are eligible for FEMA mitigation funding. H-GAC is committed to working with local governments to ensure that the region is as prepared as possible. Previous and current hazard mitigation work can be found below.

Hazard Mitigation Plans

H-GAC, in partnership with Austin County, City of Bellville, City of Brazos Country, City of Industry, City of San Felipe, City of Sealy, City of South Frydek, and City of Wallis is developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Austin County, Texas.

Preparing a plan requires the engagement of local governments, stakeholders, and residents in the planning process. If you are an Austin County stakeholder, please consider taking this brief survey, joining us at an upcoming meeting, or sharing these plan update efforts with other stakeholders.

Meeting announcements and materials can be found below:

Meeting #1- Kickoff, 3/22/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation

Meeting #2- Risk and Capability Assessment, 4/26/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation

Meeting #3- TBA

H-GAC, in partnership with the City of Angleton's Office of Emergency Management is developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Preparing a plan requires the engagement of local governments, stakeholders, and residents in the planning process. If you are a stakeholder of the City of Angleton, please consider taking this brief survey, joining us at an upcoming meeting, or sharing these plan update efforts with other stakeholders.

Meeting announcements and materials can be found below:

Meeting #1- Kickoff, 3/16/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation

Meeting #2- Risk and Capability Assessment, 4/20/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation

Meeting #3- TBA

​H-GAC, in partnership with Liberty County, City of Ames, City Cleveland, City of Daisetta, City of Dayton Lake Estates, City of Devers, City of Hardin, City of Kenefick, City of Liberty, City of North Cleveland, and City of Plum Grove, is developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Liberty County, Texas.

Preparing a plan requires the engagement of local governments, stakeholders, and residents in the planning process. If you are an Liberty County stakeholder, please consider taking this brief survey, joining us at an upcoming meeting, or sharing these plan update efforts with other stakeholders.

Meeting announcements and materials can be found below:

Meeting #1- Kickoff, 3/27/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation

Meeting #2- Risk and Capability Assessment, 4/24/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation

Meeting #3- TBA

H-GAC, in partnership with Walker County, City of Huntsville, City of Waverly, and City of Riverside is developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Walker County, Texas.

Preparing a plan requires the engagement of local governments, stakeholders, and residents in the planning process. If you are a Walker County stakeholder, please consider taking this brief surve, joining us at an upcoming meeting, or sharing these plan update efforts with other stakeholders.

Meeting announcements and materials can be found below:

Meeting #1- Kickoff, 3/23/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation

Meeting #2- Risk and Capability Assessment, 4/17/2023
Meeting Notes
Presentation

Meeting #3- TBA

Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

H-GAC, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and 85 local governments developed a Regional Hazard Mitigation plan in 2006, which was updated in 2011. This comprehensive plan identifies regional hazards, vulnerabilities, and includes over 300 mitigation projects that could be implemented within the region. 

Buy-Outs, Acquisitions, & Elevations Workshop

This workshop brought together professionals with extensive knowledge on voluntary buy-outs, acquisitions, and elevations in the region. Local practitioners and state agencies shared strategies and resources to develop a program for your community. Resources from this workshop can be found below.