State Hazard Mitigation Plans (SHMPs)

In a recent blog post by AARP, the importance of updating state emergency plans to better protect vulnerable populations during disasters is emphasized. The post highlights FEMA's updated State Mitigation Planning Policy Guide, which places greater expectations on states to account for the increased risk hazards pose to socially vulnerable populations like older adults and people with disabilities. Additionally, the AARP LTSS State Scorecard introduces a State Emergency Management Plan indicator, recognizing nine states for their proactive measures in mitigating harm to older adults and people with disabilities from disasters...