Minnesota SF5002 establishes a hazard mitigation grant program to fund planning and projects reducing emergency risks.

Minnesota SF5002 creates a hazard mitigation grant program to support mitigation planning and projects that reduce the potential effects of emergencies. The commissioner administers the program, awarding grants for activities like developing hazard mitigation plans, conducting risk assessments, and implementing mitigation projects. Eligible applicants include counties, cities, school districts, and other local governments. The commissioner may use up to five percent of the appropriation for program administration and technical assistance.

Minnesota SF5002 establishes a hazard mitigation grant program to fund planning and projects reducing emergency risks.

Minnesota SF5002 creates a hazard mitigation grant program to support mitigation planning and projects that reduce the potential effects of emergencies. The commissioner administers the program, awarding grants for activities like developing hazard mitigation plans, conducting risk assessments, and implementing mitigation projects. Eligible applicants include counties, cities, school districts, and other local governments. The commissioner may use up to five percent of the appropriation for program administration and technical assistance.