FEMA 157 — Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
(formerly FEM 157) Introduces the National Mitigation Framework and mitigation's place in serving the National Preparedness Goal. Details processes for developing community support, identifying potential hazards, assessing risk, and accessing community and outside agency assistance in the process of mitigation planning. Investigates economic impacts of disasters, the Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) program, and discusses potential reductions in cost and damage resulting from the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan built on risk management principles.