Hazard mitigation planning involves states, territories, local governments, tribes, and special districts to develop a strategic vision for reducing disaster risk.

Local plans are the foundation of a community’s long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repetitive damage.

Every $1 spent on mitigation saves $6 on future disaster loss.

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What is the purpose of hazard mitigation planning? The purpose is to identify what hazards could potentially impact our area and what the potential impacts of those hazards are, as well as develop goals to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to life and property from those hazards. Communities in Salt Lake County are collaborating to complete this plan together.

Why is mitigation important? In addition to protecting life and property, taking action to reduce risks is a good investment. The plan helps focus resources on areas at greatest risk.

What are some examples of mitigation actions?

  • Retrofitting or fortifying existing structures and critical facilities to increase their ability to withstand disasters.
  • Remove or relocate structures from high-risk areas to minimize future loss.
  • Adopt building codes and development standards to ensure structures are better able to withstand disaster.
  • Create educational or outreach programs to advise citizens of risks.

What is the timeline for this mitigation plan? These plans are updated every 5 years to identify any changes in risk or priorities. Salt Lake County has previously completed mitigation plans in 2019, 2014, and 2009.

Who does the hazard mitigation plan impact? Having a hazard mitigation plan can benefit the whole county. It will increase our awareness of hazards and vulnerabilities. Taking action will make the community more resilient to those hazards.

Participating Partners
  • Salt Lake County
  • Alta
  • Brighton
  • Bluffdale
  • Copperton
  • Cottonwood Heights
  • Draper
  • Emigration Canyon
  • Herriman City
  • Holladay

 

  • Kearns
  • Magna
  • Midvale
  • Millcreek
  • Murray
  • Riverton
  • Salt Lake City
  • Sandy
  • South Jordan
  • South Salt Lake

 

  • Taylorsville
  • West Jordan
  • White City
  • West Valley
  • University of Utah
  • Salt Lake Community College
  • Canyons School District
  • Granite School District
  • Jordan School District
  • UTA