Sherman County natural hazards mitigation plan

323 pp. Maps, charts, tables, appendices. Published December, 2007. Captured April 7, 2009.This natural hazard mitigation plan is intended to assist Sherman County reduce the risk from natural hazards by identifying resources, information, and strategies for risk reduction. It will also help guide and coordinate mitigation activities throughout the community. The figure below is utilized throughout the plan to illustrate the concept of risk reduction. [From the Plan]"This Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed through a regional partnership funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agencyâ s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Grant Program. The Southeast Oregon Region grant was awarded to support the development of natural hazard mitigation plans for the region. The regionâ s planning process utilized a four-phased planning process, plan templates and plan development support provided by the Oregon Natural Hazards Workgroup at the University of Oregonâ s Community Service Center....All maps in this plan were developed by Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) as part of the regional partnership.