Jul 8, 2010BoardMeeting
BoardGeorgia Emergency Management Agency State Hazard Mitigation Planning Team Meeting Minutes
The meetings focused on the ongoing update of the State Hazard Mitigation Strategy, including the coordination of local county hazard mitigation plans and the submission of grant applications under various disaster programs. Key discussion topics included the integration of GIS data from ITOS for risk and vulnerability assessments, updates on federal disaster relief funding and guidance, and the implementation of new training programs for hazard mitigation and Hazus software for regional and local planners. Coordination with other state agencies such as the Georgia Forestry Commission and Department of Community Affairs regarding land use planning and disaster resilience was also addressed.