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Hazard mitigation reduces loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. It begins with local governments identifying natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities that are common in their area. After identifying these risks, they develop long-term strategies to reduce or eliminate impacts.
Jurisdictions and Special Districts within Pottawattamie County participate in a multi-jurisdictional disaster mitigation planning effort and strategy. The adopted plan is reviewed annually and developed to meet the standards identified in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Public Law 106-390; specifically 44 Code of Federal Regulations 201.6. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reviews this plan every five years to ensure local jurisdictions are meeting the planning standards within the law, and once approved by FEMA, plan participants are eligible to apply for federal and state funding assistance for mitigation projects and activities.
The public and stakeholders are encouraged to review the Disaster Mitigation Plan and provide comments/ideas on goals, strategies, and priorities to reduce the impacts of identified hazards within the overall planning area and/or your specific community.
The active approved plan is available for review (right column) on an annual basis for continuous public input. Draft updates to the plan are also posted on this site during the revision process. Anyone with comments/ideas is encouraged to provide such using this website's "Contact Us" messaging portal on the emergency management home page.
All suggestions are reviewed for consideration in the updating of this plan.
2024-2029 Disaster Mitigation Plan 2024 Hazard Ranking Survey Results
Hazard Mitigaiton Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP Post-fire
Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC)
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
Rehab of High Hazard Potential Dams
(as of 01-28-2025)
AHSTW Schools
City of Avoca
Council Bluffs Schools
City of Hancock
City of Macedonia
City of McClelland
City of Minden
City of Neola
City of Oakland
County of Pottawattamie
City of Treynor
Tri-Center Schools
Underwood Schools
City of Underwood
City of Walnut