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ANNEX 11: MITIGATION FUNCTIONS <br /> I. INTRODUCTION <br /> Hazard Mitigation includes activities that contribute to the prevention or alleviation of <br /> adverse occurrences resulting from the impact of hazardous incidents, natural or <br /> manmade. All disaster preparedness efforts should be directed towards public <br /> safety and the protection of lives and properties. These efforts can be affected by <br /> long-term hazard mitigation programs. <br /> A. The individuals who have employed hazard mitigation actions prior to <br /> disaster situations are not subjected to the concern and despair that grip the <br /> majority of people who were not fortunate enough to have taken the <br /> necessary precautionary measures. <br /> B. The long-term goal of hazard mitigation includes: <br /> 1. Preservation and enhancement of beneficial uses of hazard prone <br /> areas. <br /> 2. Protection of lives and properties through the reduction or avoidance <br /> of unnecessary and uneconomical uses of hazardous areas. <br /> 3. Protection of natural systems that serve as hazard moderation of <br /> mitigation functions. <br /> C. The major activities that avoid or reduce the negative impacts of hazards are <br /> the observances of strict building application of necessary law enforcement <br /> measures. <br /> D. With proper training and strict control, it is maintained that negative impacts <br /> to the populace and their activities by hurricanes, coastal storms, severe <br /> flood occurrences, urban or storm water runoffs, forestry and grass fires and <br /> hazardous materials accidents can be minimized. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex 11 - Page 1 <br />