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      Mitigation

      Building Assets Today that can Withstand Known & Foreseeable Hazards to Maintain a Solid Foundation for Future Generations

       

      Planning, Development & Application

      Developing Mitigation Strategies to Reduce & Eliminate Long-Term Risks

      Plexos Group partners with state and local governments to execute mitigation programs that identify risks and vulnerabilities that must be addressed. By leveraging current federal resources such as HMGP, BRIC, PDM, CDBG-MIT, and others, as well as local, state, and private funding, we are helping communities build assets today that will serve generations to come.

      Funding Solutions

      We are aligning federal, state, and local funding streams to deliver comprehensive, high-impact solutions and integrating funding strategies that maximize investment in mitigation. Drawing on experience from complex programs nationwide, we help clients unlock hidden opportunities, structure funding for long-term resilience, and ensure no viable resource goes untapped. Our collaborative approach brings together public and private stakeholders to turn mitigation priorities into fully funded, executable programs.

      With Plexos, clients gain:

      • Clear, data-driven assessments to identify risks, opportunities, and funding pathways

      • Strategic planning capabilities to reduce vulnerability and prepare for future events

      • Accelerated funding deployment to move projects from concept to execution faster

      • Maximized funding utilization to capture every eligible dollar and eliminate missed opportunities

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      Following devastating wildfires in New Mexico, the Plexos team is supporting the state with a comprehensive mitigation strategy that addresses immediate mitigation needs & increases the total amount of funding available to support long-term mitigation work across the impacted areas.

      Mitigation Strategies

      Plexos’ forward-looking mitigation strategies reduce risk, protect critical assets, and strengthen community resilience. We work with our clients to integrate mitigation into broader community planning efforts to protect livelihoods, stabilize local economies, and ensure accessibility to recovery resources. By integrating proven mitigation techniques with strategic planning and aligning funding requirements, we ensure projects are well-designed, executable, and sustainable for the long term.

      CORE MITIGATION SOLUTIONS INCLUDE:

      Infrastructure Resilience
      & Modernization

      Upgrading aging or vulnerable infrastructure systems—transportation, utilities, and public facilities—to withstand future hazard events and evolving environmental conditions.

      Nature-based & Green Infrastructure Solutions

      Implementing sustainable approaches such as wetlands restoration, shoreline stabilization, and green stormwater systems to reduce risk while enhancing environmental outcomes.

      Hazard Risk Assessments & Mitigation Planning

      Conducting data-driven risk analyses and developing mitigation plans that prioritize investments, align with funding opportunities, and support long-term resilience goals.

      Program Integration & Funding Alignment

      Coordinating mitigation efforts across FEMA, HUD, and other funding sources to maximize impact, streamline delivery, and ensure long-term sustainability.

      Property Acquisition
      & Buyouts

      Eliminating future risk and reducing long-term recovery costs through voluntary acquisition of high-risk properties to convert vulnerable areas into permanent open space.

      Structural Retrofits & Hardening

      Protecting public and private assets by strengthening existing structures to withstand hazards such as high winds, seismic activity, flooding, and wildfires.

      Elevation & Flood Protection

      Elevating flood-prone structures and implementing localized flood control measures, including levees, floodwalls, and drainage improvements to safeguard life and property.

      Code Compliance & Resilient Building

      Supporting reconstruction with enhanced building codes and compliance strategies that embed resilience into every stage of building processes.

      Solutions That Work

       

      FEMA Mitigation

      Our team identifies high-impact mitigation opportunities within disaster-impacted areas and translates them into fully scoped, fundable, and buildable projects. By embedding resiliency measures into every phase of recovery, we ensure that communities rebuild stronger, smarter, and more sustainably.

      From concept through execution, Plexos coordinates the integration of mitigation into facility reconstruction and infrastructure improvement efforts—maximizing funding, improving performance, and reducing future risk.

      Our FEMA mitigation capabilities include:

      • Property Acquisition for Risk Reduction

      • Facility Upgrades & Targeted Capital Improvements

      • Resilience & Sustainability Enhancements

      • Structure Elevation & Flood Risk Reduction

      • Localized Flood Control Solutions (Drainage improvements, levees, and flood barriers)

      • Resilient Code Integration & Compliance Support


      FEMA Mitigation

       

       

      CDBG-Mitigation

      Plexos helps clients harness the full potential of CDBG-MIT funding to deliver large-scale, forward-looking mitigation programs that strengthen communities and reduce long-term risk. Our team specializes in designing and implementing mitigation initiatives that align with HUD requirements while addressing each community’s unique vulnerabilities.

      From initial planning through execution and compliance, Plexos transforms CDBG-MIT funding into impactful, fully realized projects that enhance resilience, modernize infrastructure, and support sustainable growth.

      We work closely with clients to identify eligible mitigation activities, build comprehensive programs, and ensure every investment delivers measurable risk reduction and long-term value.

      Our CDBG-MIT mitigation capabilities include:

      • Large-Scale Infrastructure Resilience Projects Strengthening Critical Systems (Water, energy, transportation, and public facilities)

      • Community Revitalization & Risk Reduction Initiatives Integrating Mitigation into Redevelopment

      • Housing & Neighborhood Resilience Programs Yielding Safe, Durable, and Resilient Housing Solutions

      • Nature-Based & Sustainable Mitigation Solutions Integrating Green Infrastructure and Environmental Restoration Strategies

      • Planning, Policy & Program Development Positioning Clients for Successful Mitigation Funding Opportunities

      • Program Delivery, Compliance & Reporting Ensuring Mitigation Compliance and Transparency Goals are Met

      Bringing All Funding to the Table

      We maximize the full potential of every available funding source for state
      and local governments, territories, and school districts.

      Sustainable Communities

      Long-term recovery efforts re-establish a healthy, functioning community that will sustain itself over time. We work side-by-side with our clients to lessen the impact of devastation in their communities from future disasters.

      Strategy Development

      The Plexos team develops strategies to maximize funding for mitigation efforts by drawing from all available funding streams to provide comprehensive project solutions.

      Partner Solutions

      We bring solutions that work and actively seek to partner with our clients and local stakeholders to provide informative and accurate assessments while planning for and mitigating the effects of future events.

      60+ years of combined SME experience with compliance & monitoring of CDBG-DR & CDBG-MIT programs at the state & local level with HUD, HUD OIG, GAO, OMB & legislative auditors.

      Ready to Develop & Manage Your Action Plan

      We tailor CDBG-MIT Action Plans to address the unique mitigation needs of the grantee in conjunction with the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, and regional and local plans to meet all Federal Register Notice Requirements.

      Our Mitigation Needs Analysis will identify and effectively address risks to essential services that enable continuous operation of critical business and government functions in addition to critical human health, safety, or economic security functions.

       

      Comprehensive Subrecipient Services

      Pre-funding: 

        CDBG-MIT project identification

        Streamlined CDBG-MIT subrecipient application support

      Post-funding: 

        Subrecipient project start-up activities

        Evidentiary materials gathering

        Tracking and reporting systems

      General Grant Administration

        CDBG-MIT compliance requirements

        Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) processes

      CDBG-MIT Action Plan

       
      Requirements

      Assist the grantee to meet all FRN requirements, HUD timelines, and mitigation requirements

       
      Assessment

      Assist the grantee to conduct capacity and assessment to identify mitigation needs and use of CDBG-MIT funds

       
      Collaboration

      Coordinate with the grantee and other identified stakeholders to ensure the mitigation needs assessment and Action Plan are consistent with the current hazard mitigation plan

       
      Citizen Participation

      Develop Citizen Participation Plan and Outreach Strategy, and conduct public hearings, responding to public comments

       
      Program Needs

      Incorporate mitigation needs analysis and public input into the allocation of funding and design of mitigation program

       
      Communication 

      Translate documents, post for public comment, respond to public comments and submit to HUD