§ 206.404 - Mitigation survey teams.

(a) Hazard mitigation surveys. Hazard mitigation surveys are performed immediately following the declaration of a disaster to identify the following:

(1) Hazard evaluation and mitigation measures that must be incorporated into the recovery process;

(2) Possible measures for funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, or under other disaster assistance programs;

(3) Issues for inclusion in the section 409 hazard mitigation plan.

(b) Hazard Mitigation Survey Teams. Hazard Mitigation Survey Teams shall be activated by the Regional Director immediately following the declaration to conduct hazard mitigation surveys. The Hazard Mitigation Survey Team shall consist of FEMA, State, and appropriate local government representatives, and representatives of any other Federal agencies that may be appropriate. In the case of flood declarations, the Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team will serve the purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Survey Team.

(c) Survey team reports. Within 15 days following a declaration Hazard Mitigation Survey Team report shall be prepared and distributed in accordance with FEMA policies and procedures. The Regional Director has the authority to extend this due date when necessary.