Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: An Independent Study to Assess the Future Savings from Mitigation Activities

Assessment of Mitigation Savings

The congressionally mandated independent study to assess future savings from mitigation activities has been completed and delivered to Congress. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) commissioned the project that started in 2000. The study was conducted in two phases resulting in two reports. For Phase II a Project Management Committee (PMC) was established with a coordinating Project Manager. The committee reviewed Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and subsequent Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and after thorough consideration selected the Applied Technology Council (ATC) to conduct the study. Oversight was provided by the MMC Board. The links below will take you to the report.

Hazard Mitigation Saves: An Independent Study to Assess the Future Savings from Mitigation Activities

• Volume 1: Findings and Recommendations (PDF 252 KB)
• Volume 2: Study Documentation
  • Chapters 1 through 7 (PDF 1.4 MB)
  • Appendices A through S (PDF 1.3 MB)
  • References and Glossary (PDF 52 KB)

Phase I of the study identified the data needed for the assessment and reviewed potential methods for assessing the benefits of hazard mitigation measures. It is a detailed work plan and budget estimate for conduct of Phase II. The effort was conducted by an expert committee possessing experience and expertise in various aspects of hazard mitigation and benefit assessment. The link below will take you to the Phase I report.

Mitigation Savings Project Phase 1 Report (PDF 828 KB).