Local communities have specific cultures, values, norms, and laws that reflect their history, residents, and geography.

The Mitigation Framework seeks to use the local organizations and entities within a community that can build resilience and community vitality.

These include, but are not limited to:

• Local and regional economic development organizations
• Public works agencies
• Private development enterprises
• Planning commissions
• Community emergency response teams
• Faith-based organizations
• Citizen Corps Councils
• Service groups
• Voluntary organizations
• Public and private schools
• Resources and referral/advocacy agencies for children, families, and those with disabilities and others with access and functional needs
• Local mitigation committees.