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The State of Florida has been a national leader in incorporating the principles and practice of hazard mitigation into the mainstream of community decision-making. The Florida Hazard Mitigation Strategy is a statewide initiative, under the direction of the Department of Community Affairs, to foster the development of a Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) in each of Florida's 67 counties.

The goal of this long-term effort is to reduce the vulnerability of Florida's communities to future disasters through a planning process that involves broad input from the public. The Local Mitigation Strategy, a voluntary activity, is fundamental to the success of the State of Florida's efforts to create safe, sustainable communities. Flagler County was one of the first counties in the state and among the first counties nationwide to adopt a working Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS).

The Flagler County Local Mitigation Strategy is a community-developed plan to reduce the County's vulnerability to disasters and minimize damage. The LMS gives Flagler County a chance to undertake a comprehensive "all hazards look" at what actions need to be taken in order to minimize the damage when the next disaster strikes.

The LMS identifies existing and potential hazards and proposes actions that would mitigate losses caused by the hazards. By identifying these vulnerabilities and proposing solutions to them, Flagler County will be in a better position to prevent losses to both lives and property. Click here to view the document.