Local Mitigation Strategy
A Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) is a plan developed by the county to reduce and or eliminate the risks associated with natural and man-made hazards. These plans must be in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). DMA 2000 is a mechanism for collaboration between state and local entities that encourages pre-disaster planning, recognizes need for mitigation, and designates funding for projects through Federal grant opportunities. The Florida Division of Emergency Management Mitigation Planning Unit assists counties in the update and review process of the LMS. They serve as a resource for technical advice, knowledge of funding sources, and general information regarding hazard mitigation. Without an approved LMS a county will be unable to apply for many Federal grants, and the LMS must be updated every five years to remain compliant. For more information please refer to the links below.
- Hazard Analysis Toolbox (pdf)
- LMS Working Group Contact List (MS Excel Format)
- Who is my LMS Liaison? (pdf)
- LMS Expiration Dates (pdf)
- LMS How to Guide (pdf)
- Recommended Integration Practices: Strengthening the Floodplain Portions of the LMS (pdf)
LMS Examples
- Highlands County LMS (pdf-49.5mb, please give time to load)
- Putnam County LMS
- Duval County LMS
Contact
Laura Herbert
laura.herbert@em.myflorida.com
850-922-5580
Miles Anderson
miles.anderson@em.myflorida.com
850-413-9959
Updated:
May 1, 2013 12:09
