Executive Summary

Background: The United States has experienced several natural disasters in its history. Some of the disasters include floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and tornadoes. Typically, these natural occurrences are famous for their destruction of infrastructures, properties, and human casualties. The contributory factor includes climatic changes and human error. Federal agencies, Federal, States, and Local governments have been coming up with mitigating measures to reduce the impact of natural disasters in the U.S. A study of the successful mitigating measures will be prudent in the prevention of the effects of the natural disasters when they occur.

Objective: The primary aim of this study is to investigate the available mitigating practices used in handling natural disasters. The research will also explore the successful stories of mitigating natural disasters in the U.S.

Methodology: The study will involve a mixed-method, where there will be a combination of both the quantitative and qualitative study methods. The collection of data will, through the previous researches, questionnaires, and interviews. The data analysis methods applicable in the study include narrative analysis and the measure of central tendency.

Finding: Different governments have similar and diverse mitigating measures on natural disasters

Conclusion: Mitigation of natural disasters is the best option for dealing with the occurrence of natural disasters. The mitigating approaches applicable by the relevant agencies and the levels of administration depend on the severity of the situation. The preparation by the government, communities, and individuals is necessary in the case of natural disasters. This study will be significant in highlighting the mitigating measures, which would help unprepared authorities to deal with the issue of natural disasters. There still exists a gap in the study on the mitigating measures against natural disasters, which this feature is necessitating additional studies.