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CNMI adopts hazard mitigation plan
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Posted on Jul 20 2004
Gov. Juan N. Babauta yesterday signed a directive that formally adopted the CNMI’s Standard State Mitigation Plan, which was submitted immediately to the Federal Emergency Management Agency months before the statutory deadline.
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires U.S. states and territories to develop an approved program by the Federal Emergency Management Agency by Nov. 1 this year.
Babauta disclosed the adoption of the plan in a directive issued to all government departments yesterday. The plan outlines hazard mitigation projects that will enhance the CNMI’s response capability to natural and man-made hazards.
“The adoption of the SSMP gives the CNMI effective strategies that will promote hazard mitigation, reduce vulnerabilities, and ensure the CNMI can respond to the many hazards and threats that affect environmental, cultural and historical resources,” Babauta said.
He said the plan would ensure that the CNMI has the resources to safeguard public health, maintain public safety and protect real property from damage.
Babauta said the plan was developed and finalized by the Emergency Management Office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Group 70 International, and local hazard mitigation committees comprising public and private sector representatives.
