FEMA has updated the State Mitigation Planning Policy Guide to reflect recent executive orders. 

The guide—available on FEMA.gov—is the official interpretation of the mitigation planning requirements in the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and other federal statutes as well in federal regulations, specifically Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations Part 201 Mitigation Planning. 

State mitigation plans are required under the Stafford Act as a condition of receiving certain types of non-emergency assistance. The guide helps facilitate consistent approval of state mitigation plans, promote risk-informed decision-making and support states in building mitigation capabilities. 

Changes in the 2025 update include removal of requirements related to climate change and equity. 

For more information on mitigation planning, visit FEMA.gov.