Mitigation Services

Witt Associates provides unrivaled assistance in identifying risks, planning to reduce future losses, and implementing comprehensive mitigation solutions. We understand that hazard mitigation solutions must have broad-based involvement and commitment to be effective. We are adept at team building and know how to foster community participation every step of the way. We further ensure success of your hazard mitigation efforts through our comprehensive understanding of all federal and state mitigation rules and regulations, environmental/historic considerations, hazard identification and risk assessment, benefit-cost analysis, federal planning requirements, and project management capabilities.

WITT ASSOCIATES HAZARD MITIGATION SERVICES:

Before a Disaster:

• Hazard identification and risk assessment

• Development and analysis of hazard mitigation plans

• Vulnerability analysis

• Benefit-Cost Analysis/Return on Investment (ROI) Analysis

• Development of mitigation strategies and approaches / project identification

• Capability assessments

• Explanation of relevant applicant/state/FEMA responsibilities

• Explanation of federal mitigation program requirements, regulations and timelines

• Education of potential applicants regarding mitigation opportunities and responsibilities

• Application of mitigation priorities to capital planning

• Advancing mitigation and utility interdependencies through more resilient infrastructure systems.

After a Disaster:

• Staff augmentation with qualified experts

• Design and implementation of a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), including the provision of interim staffing support, project development, application/programmatic review and analysis, benefit-cost analysis, and grants management

• Development of a documentation management system to meet all federal and state requirements • Explanation of relevant applicant/state/FEMA responsibilities

• Explanation of federal mitigation program requirements, regulations and timelines

• Project evaluation and review

• Explicit guidance on assistance with grant program / project close-out and audits