Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan

Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as a vital blueprint for the Pala Band of Mission Indians, outlining strategies to effectively reduce the risks posed by natural hazards. Recognizing the potential devastation caused by disasters, including loss of life, damage to property and infrastructure, and threats to tribal sustainability, the plan includes proactive measures to mitigate these impacts. Hazard mitigation is any action taken to minimize the long-term consequences of hazards such as floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and extreme heat.

Within the Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan, a comprehensive assessment of risks to individuals, property, and the environment posed by possible hazards is included. In addition, the plan details a series of mitigation actions and potential projects that the tribe may take to address the identified risks.

It is crucial to note that tribal governments, alongside local, state, and territorial governments, are required to possess a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Hazard Mitigation Plan to qualify for non-emergency or pre-disaster mitigation funding. This plan is viable for five years.

The Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan undergoes updates every five years to meet FEMA requirements and reflect current circumstances of the tribe. The 2020 Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan represents the tribe’s third update since the plan’s inception in 2006. Presently, the Pala Environmental Department has submitted a grant application to FEMA for funding to facilitate the 2025 plan update.

Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan Chapters

Click on the links below to view and download the chapters of the Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan (Updated, 2020).

Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan_Cover – Table of Contents, (.pdf, 792 KB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Chapter 1 – Introduction, (.pdf, 365 KB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Chapter 2 – Reservation Profile, (.pdf, 1.5 MB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Chapter 3 – Planning Process, (.pdf, 571 KB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Chapter 4 – Risk Assessment, (.pdf, 8.3 MB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Chapter 5 – Capability Assessment, (.pdf, 419 KB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Chapter 6 – Mitigation Strategy, (.pdf, 483 KB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Chapter 7 – Implementation Plan, (.pdf, 228 KB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Acronyms and Resources, (.pdf, 222 KB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Appendix A – Planning Process Supporting Materials, (.pdf, 1.1 MB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Appendix B – Risk Assessment Supporting Materials, (.pdf, 6.2 MB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Appendix C – Capability Assessment Supporting Materials, (.pdf, 1.4 MB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Appendix D – Mitigation Strategy Supporting Materials, (.pdf, 371 KB)
Pala Hazard Mitigation Plan _Appendix E – Implementation Plan Supporting Materials, (.pdf, 575 KB)