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Initial Publication Date: December 8, 2016

Non-Structural Mitigation Activities: Other

Post Disaster Recovery Plan

Another important non-structural mitigation activity that is important for communities and different levels of government involves developing a post disaster recovery plan. After disaster occurs, the recovery process can be complex and overwhelming. There are many aspects of recovery – economic, housing, environment, and social recovery – that should be considered. Moreover, there are many stakeholders who need to be involved in the recovery process. Developing a post-disaster recovery plan can identify and prioritize tasks and can recognize and engage stakeholders before an event takes place, thereby assisting recovery and minimizing chaos during a stressful time.

Zoning

Many other non-structural mitigation measures are also available. One of the most important of these measures is zoning. Zoning enables governments at various levels, typically local or regional, to set restrictions on the types of structures that can be built in various locations within their jurisdictions. This tool can be used to prevent critical infrastructure such as power plants and hospitals from being built in tsunami or storm surge inundation risk zones. It can also be used in conjunction with development restrictions to prevent projects that would damage natural habitats, such as mangroves, that can mitigate tsunami or hurricane damage.

Education and Outreach

Some types of education and outreach activities also fall under the heading of mitigation. For example, educating the public about measures they can take to build new structures or upgrade existing structures to make them more resistant to tsunami or storm surge damage would fall under the heading of mitigation. Other education activities fall under the heading of preparation and will be covered in the next section of this module.

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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