Mitigation 2011 State of Louisiana Hazard Mitigation Plan Update The State of Louisiana has been approved to update its current version of the hazard mitigation plan. The mitigation plan is the demonstration of the State’s commitment to reduce risks from natural hazards and serves as a guide for State decision makers as they commit resources to reducing the effects of natural hazards. 
 
Many positive policy changes, partnerships, and success stories have occurred as a result of the most recent storms (Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike) and we want to ensure that we capture these events. Additionally, we want to take a closer look at the natural hazards that have impacted the State, identify more substantial actions and activities to reduce losses from these hazards, and to establish a coordinated process to implement the plan. With your help and cooperation that coordinated process begins here! 
 
At this time we are asking that you take a look at draft of the 2011 State of Louisiana Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to provide comments or to note any concerns. Please provide comments no later than July 23, 2010. To provide your comments, you may download the plan from the following link:: 2011 State Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. 

For comments or questions:
       Attention: Alessandra Jerolleman, MPA, CFM
       email: ajerolleman@globaloptions.com
       Phone: (504) 914-6648

       Mail Correspondence:
       Alessandra Jerolleman
       c/o Steve Garcia
       415 N. 15th Street
       4th Floor Mitigation
       Baton Rouge, Louisiana  70802

You may also enter comments or questions directly below:

In order to respond to your comments or address questions,  please insure that you include contact information in your comments.

 The State of Louisiana Hazard Mitigation Plan is vitally important to the continued success of the State’s Hazard Mitigation and Public Assistance programs. 

Again, your input and participation in this process is extremely important.
 
Thank you for your commitment to the State of Louisiana!   Helpful FEMA Resources

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Coastal Construction Manual: Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas (3rd ed.)

Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House