323 pp. Maps, charts, tables, appendices. Published December, 2007. Captured April 7, 2009.This natural hazard mitigation plan is intended to assist Sherman
County reduce the risk from natural hazards by identifying resources,
information, and strategies for risk reduction. It will also help guide
and coordinate mitigation activities throughout the community. The
figure below is utilized throughout the plan to illustrate the concept of
risk reduction. [From the Plan]"This Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed through a regional
partnership funded by the Federal Emergency Management AgencyÃ¢  s
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Grant Program. The Southeast
Oregon Region grant was awarded to support the development of
natural hazard mitigation plans for the region. The regionÃ¢  s planning
process utilized a four-phased planning process, plan templates and
plan development support provided by the Oregon Natural Hazards
Workgroup at the University of OregonÃ¢  s Community Service Center....All maps in this plan were developed by Oregon Department of Geology
and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) as part of the regional partnership.