The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) received FEMA approval and was adopted on April 3, 2023. This HMP provides the 15 municipalities in South Central Connecticut with a comprehensive examination of all natural hazards affecting the area and help reduce the South Central Region’s vulnerability to natural hazards and ease the burden of keeping communities safe and resilient. Through the Plan, the participating municipalities are eligible for FEMA mitigation program funding before and after potential natural disasters. The plan is required to be updated every five years.
South Central Region: Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update for 2028 is underway. SCRCOG is currently in the procurement phase. Check back for updates and opportunities for engagement.
Resources
Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide; FEMA, 2022
State Mitigation Planning Policy; FEMA, 2022
Community Rating System Addendum to the 2017 Coordinator’s Manual; FEMA, 2021
Floodplain Buyouts: An Action Guide for Local Governments; UNC-IE, 2017
Demonstrating Good Practices within Local Hazard Mitigation Plans; FEMA, 2017
Local Mitigation Planning Handbook; FEMA, 2013
Integrating Hazard Mitigation into Local Planning; FEMA, 2013
Mitigation Ideas: A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards; FEMA, 2013
Living with Dams; FEMA, 2013
The Impact of Climate Change and Population Growth on the NFIP; AECOM, 2013
Adapting to the Rise: A Guide for CT’s Coastal Communities; The Nature Conservancy, 2013
Municipal Zoning Options for Adaption to Sea Level Rise in CT; The Nature Conservancy, 2013
Incorporating Building Science Guidance into Risk Map Implementation; FEMA, 2018
Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide; FEMA, 2011
National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Local Official’s Guide; FEMA
Mitigation Ideas: Possible Mitigation Measures by Hazard Type; FEMA