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.

Hazard Mitigation Grants

	Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
	Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA)
	Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) – Post Fire
	Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) DR-4759/4775

Announcements

April 4: FEMA Press Release on the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program.

July 16: Washington state sues Trump administration (Attorney General Press Release)

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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.

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Resources

• Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance - 2023 Edition (PDF)
• Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance - 2015 Edition (PDF)
• Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance - 2015 Addendum (PDF)
• Washington State Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF)

Additional Resources:

• Benefit Cost Analysis
• Innovative Drought and Flood Mitigation Projects (PDF)
• Mitigating the Risk of Extreme Temperatures with HMA Funds (PDF)
• FEMA’s Eligibility of Generators as a Fundable Project (PDF)

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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 Analysis and Resilience Planning Supervisor
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

Christi Heredia
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
christi.heredia@mil.wa.gov

Ashley Lawrence
Hazard Mitigation Monitoring & Closeout Specialist
ashley.lawrence@mil.wa.gov

Jennifer Wamboldt
Hazard Mitigation Grants Application Specialist
jennifer.wamboldt@mil.wa.gov

Nikki Canning
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
nicole.canning@mil.wa.gov

Christopher Credle
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
christopher.credle@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

Ella Liddicoat
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
ella.liddicoat@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

Audrey Vulcano
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Coordinator
audrey.vulcano@mil.wa.gov

Chansie Donald
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Assistant
chansie.donald@mil.wa.gov

Caleb Lemke
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Assistant
caleb.lemke@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.