How to Identify Mitigation Actions

The previous lesson covered the development of problem statements based on the conclusions of the Risk Assessment. Once problem statements are developed, review the problem statements and the risk assessment to identify mitigation actions that address these issues.

Content: Review Risk Assessment, Review Problem Statements, Assess Your Capabilities, Develop Mitigation Actions.

Review Risk Assessment

When developing actions, start by reviewing the Risk Assessment, including both natural hazards and community assets.

Review Problem Statements

Review the problem statements from the risk assessment. For each problem statement, consider different types of mitigation actions for addressing the problem. You may end up with multiple ideas that are categorized under one type (e.g., education and awareness or local plans and regulations) and no ideas under another type. The intent is to think broadly, or comprehensively, when identifying potential actions, and to consider future development.

[Continued on next slide]