VIHFA understands through the Mitigation Needs Assessment (MNA) process that planning studies may be beneficial to identify solutions to disaster risks and promote sound mitigation practices across the Territory.

Studies may include, but are not limited to:

• Climate change

• Flood control

• Earthquake mitigation

• Waste management

• Drainage improvements

• Resilient housing solutions

• Homelessness

• Surge protection

• Economic development and sustainability

• Infrastructure improvement

• Engineering studies or other efforts to mitigate risks and future damages and establish plans for comprehensive recovery and emergency planning efforts