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Sustainability at the Edge: The Opportunity and Responsibility of Local Governments to Most Effectively Plan for Natural Disaster Mitigation
Patricia Salkin Albany Law School Environmental Law Report, Vol. 38, p. 10158, March 2008 Abstract: The traditional link between disaster mitigation and local land use planning was highlighted by the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000, which emphasizes the need for mitigation coordination among state and local entities. This article looks at the role of local governments in natural disaster mitigation, specifically, how local governments may use traditional land use powers, such as the police power, to protect against disasters. The paper cites DMA provisions that offer financial incentives to states that work with local governments to plan for growth and disasters; and sets forth case studies to illustrate how states can create vertical links among federal,state, and local entities to coordinate disaster mitigation strategies.
Keywords: disaster mitigation, disaster preparedness, environmental law, land use law JEL Classifications: K32, R52 Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: July 09, 2008 ; Last revised: April 28, 2009Suggested CitationContact Information
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