Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants
Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants are provided to Washington State jurisdictions and tribal governments to reduce the effects of natural hazards and mitigate vulnerability to future disaster damage.
Navigate to Washington state’s open HMA application rounds by clicking the links.
Announcements
*NEW* FY2023 BRIC & FMA Grant Rounds
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will announce the opening of their application period for the FY2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs later this summer. EMD is designated to administer and oversee these programs for the State, including the application process for all eligible entities with the State (Federally recognized Tribes may apply directly to FEMA or through the State). Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be provided on this site when it is announced.
- For more information on the FY2023 BRIC Grant Round click here.
- For more information on the FY2023 FMA Grant Round click here.
*NEW* DR-4682 HMGP Grant Round
A new Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) round is now available in Washington state through federal Major Disaster Declaration DR-4682-WA, which was declared on Jan. 12, 2023, for severe storms, strait-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred in November 2022. HMGP grants are not intended for response or recovery actions. Instead, they fund activities that reduce the long-term, future impacts of natural disasters. The Washington Emergency Management Division (WA EMD) is responsible for coordinating with FEMA to administer this grant round. For more information on the DR-4682-WA HMGP Grant Round click here.
What is Hazard Mitigation?
Hazard mitigation is any sustainable action that reduces or eliminates long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effects. This definition distinguishes actions that have a long-term impact from those that are more closely associated with immediate preparedness, response and recovery activities. Hazard mitigation is the only phase of emergency management specifically dedicated to breaking the cycle of damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage.
Mitigation activities include:
- Recognizing, planning for, and addressing risks.
- Building resilient systems, communities and infrastructure.
- Identifying, analyzing and planning for specific threats and/or hazards in the area.
For any general questions, or if you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact HMA@mil.wa.gov. Emails sent to HMA@mil.wa.gov are received by all HMA staff to ensure prompt responses. If you would like to reach out to one of our staff members directly, contact information is included in the below menu.
Resources
- Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance - 2015 Edition (PDF)
- Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance - 2023 Edition (PDF)
- Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance Addendum (PDF)
- Washington State Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF)
Additional Resources:
- Benefit Cost Analysis
- Innovative Drought and Flood Mitigation Projects (PDF)
- Resilience and Climate Change Adaptations (PDF)
- FEMA’s Eligibility of Generators as a Fundable Project (PDF)
Mitigation Staff Contact Information
Questions? Contact us at HMA@mil.wa.gov.
Timothy Cook
State Hazard Mitigation Officer
tim.cook@mil.wa.gov
Kevin Zerbe
Hazard Mitigation Strategist
kevin.zerbe@mil.wa.gov
Ryan Chandler
Hazard Mitigation Grant Supervisor
ryan.chandler@mil.wa.gov
Matthew Lebens
Hazard Mitigation Grant Supervisor
matthew.lebens@mil.wa.gov
Ashley Lawrence
Hazard Mitigation Monitoring & Closeout Specialist
ashley.lawrence@mil.wa.gov
Christopher Credle
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
christopher.credle@mil.wa.gov
Sarah Bucher
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
sarah.bucher@mil.wa.gov
Valeria Chagoya
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
valeria.chagoya@mil.wa.gov
Angelina Donovan
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
angelina.donovan@mil.wa.gov
Patrick Joseph
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
patrick.joseph@mil.wa.gov
Logan Mast
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
logan.mast@mil.wa.gov
Christopher Reilly
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
christopher.reilly@mil.wa.gov
Jennifer Wamboldt
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
jennifer.wamboldt@mil.wa.gov
Jeonghee Bang
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Assistant
jeonghee.bang@mil.wa.gov
Audrey Vulcano
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Assistant
audrey.vulcano@mil.wa.gov
For any general questions, or if you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact HMA@mil.wa.gov.
