Respond to the following: Answer each discussion (x2) with a minimum of 300 words each or more with 2 references each. Thank you
Compare and contrast structural and non-structural mitigation.

This discussion focuses on understanding structural and non-structural mitigation, and the differences between the two. In addition, you will apply what you learned about these mitigation measures. Consider walking around your community and inspecting your home prior to embarking on this discussion.

Respond to the following:

1. Do any of the examples described in your readings exist in your community, neighborhood, or home? Explain your answer.

Most mitigation efforts can be placed into two different categories: structural mitigation and non-structural mitigation. Structural mitigation refers to physical changes to the built environment that lessen disaster impacts.

Examples are building dams and levees to prevent flooding, hardening facilities to withstand the impact of a terrorist attack, and designing bridges to endure severe shaking.

Non-structural mitigation efforts change human behavior about disasters. Examples of non-structural mitigation include public education programs focusing on tornado warnings, local land use planning that turns floodplains into parks rather than housing developments, and practicing good hygiene during cold and flu season.

What is the hazard mitigation planning process? Discuss the basic steps, what each means, and identify the components of each step. In this discussion, you will focus on the hazard mitigation planning process.

FEMA provides an extensive set of mitigation planning resources. You will discuss the basic steps of the mitigation planning process and relate this back to the other phases of the disaster life cycle you learned about.

Respond to the following:

2. Discuss what you learned about the best practices in hazard mitigation, and give an example.