Natural hazard retrofit program toolkit: a guide for designing a disaster-resilient building retrofit program in your community
FEMA Region 9 created this Natural Hazard Retrofit Program Toolkit to help state, local, tribal and territorial jurisdictions shape a retrofit program that meets their specific needs. As each community is unique and faces different hazards, a building retrofit program must be tailored accordingly. While this toolkit outlines each section step by step, you will likely refer to sections as you need them. Each community is different and there is no right way to approach building a retrofit program.
This toolkit also provides additional insights to help improve your retrofit program. For example, behavioral science can help you design and implement programs that overcome common barriers and capitalize on predictable human behaviors. Other recommendations throughout this toolkit will help practicioners design and apply an equitable program that better serves the whole community.
The document has guidance and resources related to:
- Assessing vulnerabilities and hazards.
- Funding.
- Designing a program.
- Community outreach.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Retrofit program best practices.