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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): Reducing Future Risks After Disasters
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is a FEMA-funded initiative aimed at reducing or eliminating future damages and losses following a disaster. While federally funded, the program is managed in North Carolina by the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management.
For property owners, HMGP offers assistance for various mitigation strategies, including:
- Structure Elevation: Raising buildings to protect them from flooding.
- Structural Reinforcement: Strengthening buildings to withstand natural disasters.
- Property Buyouts: Purchasing damaged properties to reduce future risk.
Participation in the program is entirely voluntary, and property owners may withdraw their application at any time.
Additional Resources
If your property was damaged by Tropical Storm Helene, we encourage you to watch this 8-minute video to learn more about HMGP.
Upcoming Assistance Event
Hazard Mitigation staff from North Carolina Emergency Management will be available in Buncombe County to assist property owners:
Location:
Asheville Mall (former Gap store)
3 S. Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805
Dates:
November 12–15
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Staff will be on-site to answer questions and accept applications. No appointment is necessary.
How to Prepare
To save time, property owners are encouraged to complete the Homeowner HMGP Application before meeting with staff. Please note that all individuals listed on the property deed must sign the application.