Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Appendix D Develop a Mitigation
Plan (FEMA)
Overview
The hazard identification and risk assessment
described in Phase 2 will determine what facil-
ities and systems in your jurisdiction are at
highest risk. In Step 1 of Phase 3, you will
develop goals and objectives for the protection
of these assets to prevent or avoid an attack and
to reduce losses in the event an attack occurs.
Step 2 discusses the issues unique to identifying
and prioritizing mitigation actions for terrorism
and technological hazards. These actions primarily
focus on creating a resilient, protective built
environment. Step 3 highlights special consider-
ations in developing an implementation strategy.
Step 4 summarizes the important components
to include in your terrorism and technological
hazard mitigation plan. Cross-references are made
to
Developing the Mitigation Plan: Identifying
Mitigation Actions and Implementation Strategies
(FEMA 386-3).
Goals
are general guidelines that identify what
you want to achieve. They are usually long-
term in nature.
Objectives
define measurable strategies or
implementation steps to attain a goal. They are
shorter in range and more specific than goals.
Step 1: Develop Mitigation Goals and
Objectives
The process for developing the mitigation goals
and objectives that will shape your implementation
strategy is the same whether you are addressing
natural or manmade hazards. As discussed in
Developing the Mitigation Plan: Identifying Miti-
gation Actions and Implementation Strategies
(FEMA 386-3), you will review the risk assess-
ment and loss estimation findings to identify assets
at greatest risk. Manmade risk information should
be combined with the findings for natural hazards
to create a comprehensive picture of your commu-
nity or state's vulnerabilities to both natural and
manmade hazards. Your terrorism and technolog-
ical disaster mitigation goals, as with those for
natural disasters, should strive to protect lives and
property, reduce the costs of disaster response,
and minimize disruption to the community or state
following a disaster. See
Developing the Mitigation
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