Lancaster County Hazard Mitigation Grant Program-related mitigation projects

How it works

The county’s hazard mitigation plan explains that Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds may be used for projects that reduce future disaster losses. The plan specifically lists retrofitting structures and facilities to minimize damages from high winds, earthquake, flood, wildfire, or other natural hazards.

What the money covers

The page describes HMGP as funding long-term mitigation projects, not emergency purchases like sandbags and pumps. Examples listed include:

• Acquisition of property from willing sellers and demolition or relocation of buildings to convert the property to open space
• Retrofitting structures and facilities to minimize damages from high winds, earthquake, flood, wildfire, or other natural hazards
• Elevation of flood-prone structures
• Development and initial implementation of vegetative management programs
• Minor flood control projects
• Localized flood control projects protecting critical facilities
• Post-disaster building code related activities supporting code officials during reconstruction

Important limitation

The plan says individual homeowners and businesses may not apply directly to HMGP; a community may apply on their behalf.

Timing and funding status

The plan says HMGP is available only after a Presidential major disaster declaration, and it is not a standing homeowner application program. The page does not provide a current open application window for homeowners.