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or where the cost of the mitigation project is large relative to the level of risk are <br />generally poor candidates for implementation. <br /> <br />The overall mitigation planning process is outlined in Figure 1.7 below. <br /> <br /> Figure 1.7 <br /> The Mitigation Planning Process <br /> <br /> Mitigation Planning Flowchart <br /> <br /> Risk Assessment <br /> Quantify the Threat <br /> to the Built Environment <br /> <br /> Is Level of Risk <br /> Acceptable? <br /> <br /> Risk Acceptable? Risk 'Not Acceptable? <br /> Mitigation Not Necessary Mitigation Desired <br /> ! <br /> Identify Mitigation Alternatives <br /> Find Solutions to Risk <br /> <br /> ! <br /> Prioritize Mitigation Alternatives <br /> Benefit-Cost Analysis <br /> and related tools <br /> ! <br /> Obtain Funding <br /> Implement Mitigation Measures <br /> Reduce Risk <br /> <br />The flow chart above outlines the major steps in Hazard Mitigation Planning and <br />Implementation for the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area. <br /> <br />The first steps are quantitative evaluation of the hazards (frequency and severity) <br />affecting the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area and of the inventory (people, buildings, <br />and infrastructure) exposed to these hazards. Together these hazard and exposure <br />data determine the level of risk for specific locations, buildings or facilities in the <br />Eugene/Springfield Metro Area. <br /> <br />Public Review Draft August 6, 2004 1-8 <br /> <br /> <br />