managed University database contained in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Once the hazards were identified, vulnerability was assessed on a building-by-building basis with extra focus on critical facilities. Mapping past occurrences of hazards, provided the steering committee with the necessary information to assess probabilities, all in order to determine appropriate mitigation strategies to pursue in the future.
This section includes the determination of hazard mitigation goals, objectives, and actions as identified during the public stakeholder and steering committee meetings. The mitigation strategy was based on the review of the risk assessment process and feedback provided during public meetings. The plan developers then worked to access KSU's current capabilities in order to create a viable mitigation strategy containing 39 action items.
This section outlines the plan maintenance steps: implementation, monitoring, evaluating, and updating with particular focus on collaboration with other University departments to allow for better incorporation of existing planning mechanisms.
The draft plan was approved by Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contingent on adoption by KSU. Once adopted by KSU's President and the steering committee, the plan is to be resubmitted to KYEM and FEMA for final review and approval.
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