Tribal hazard mitigation planning pathways: A comparative content analysis

This study explores the extent to which a unique subset of communities in the United States has been able to engage in planning that aligns with these dual imperatives. In an environment characterized by increasingly frequent, severe, and interconnected hazards and disasters, it is more important than ever for communities to take proactive steps to plan for and mitigate disaster risk.

But one size does not fit all, and it is also important that communities are able to pursue risk mitigation in a manner consistent with their own values, priorities, and goal. The authors evaluate the content of hazard mitigation plans (HMPs) prepared by Native American Tribal governments in the State of Washington, USA, considering the extent to which different regulatory pathways for mitigation planning have produced plans that express values, priorities, and goals consistent with Tribal worldviews.