What is hazard mitigation? Plainly stated, hazard mitigation is any action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards.

The mission of the Illinois Mitigation Program is to identify hazards that affect Illinois, assess how vulnerable Illinois is to each hazard, and then implement a strategy for mitigating the effects of the hazard.

The program is intended to:

• Provide the framework for hazard mitigation not only during the recovery and reconstruction process, but also on a year-round basis.
• Identify mitigation projects that will reduce the potential for future losses and decrease the cost to taxpayers.
• Provide education to the public on mitigation methods and offer assistance to local jurisdictions that are eligible for mitigation projects.
• Assist all Illinois jurisdictions in completing a Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 compliant plan.

This website is not only an introduction to hazard mitigation in Illinois, but also a planning tool for those communities that wish to implement a program in their jurisdiction.

Illinois Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is currently updating the Illinois Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. This is the State's plan to reduce the harm natural disasters cause individuals and property. Comments and input on the plan from the general public are always welcome, especially during updates, and can be submitted to the State Hazard Mitigation Officer at Ron.Davis@illinois.gov.

The “Mitigation Strategy Section” of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as the long-term blueprint for reducing potential losses from natural hazards in the State. The update provides us with the opportunity to review and revise these mitigation items to reflect progress in our mitigation efforts and changes in our priorities. The mitigation actions identified in this section have been developed to help reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards. A Public Comment period has been established until May 18th, 2013. Input on these mitigation actions are always welcome and can be submitted to the State Hazard Mitigation Officer at Ron.Davis@illinois.gov. A complete listing of the “Mitigation Strategy Section” can be found below.

Questions or Comments? Public involvement is encouraged and your input is greatly appreciated. If you would like to send us a comment, please contact Ron Davis by email or phone (217-782-8719).

Now accepting Pre-Applications. For more information please click here.

The 2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan can be viewed by clicking here (12.5M).

2013 Mitigation Strategies Section, click here.