The Mitigation Section works with all 44 counties and five Tribes throughout the state of Idaho to ensure each jurisdiction has a plan to reduce and minimize the long-term risk risks posed by both human-induced and natural hazards and disasters. This includes everything from plans to mitigate the effects of earthquakes, to passing through grant funds for projects addressing areas prone to annual flooding. Mitigation identifies hazards and associated vulnerabilities within the state and provides a comprehensive strategy to reduce further disaster losses through sound mitigation projects. The Mitigation Section assists the state and jurisdictions with grants for plans and projects.
The update and approval of the 2023 State of Idaho Hazard Mitigation Plan (SHMP) was a significant and critically important milestone for the IOEM Mitigation Section and SHMP multi-agency planning team. Mitigation efforts provide long-term risk reduction programs that build resiliency to multiple hazards, so maintaining a current plan benefits communities throughout the state. The Mitigation Section processed more than 20 project applications totaling more than $8 million, which are pending FEMA review and award.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Training Videos
Mitigation Project Successes from Around the State
Mitigation Section Contacts
Mitigation Section Chief
Christina Lazar
(208) 258-6552
clazar@imd.idaho.gov
Southwest/ South Central, Southeast, Northeast:
Donna Fitzen
(208) 258-6581
dfitzen@imd.idaho.gov
North and North Central:
Lauren Soares
(208) 258-6578
Lauren.soares@imd.idaho.gov
Mitigation Planner
Lorrie Pahl
(208) 258-6508
lpahl@imd.idaho.gov
Sr. Mitigation Assistant
Michelle Wallace
(208) 258-6591
mwallace@imd.idaho.gov