Define Goals and Objectives
Step 2 Define Goals and Objectives
Overview: “What are goals and objectives?”
Goals are general guidelines that explain what you want to achieve in your community. They are usually long-term and represent global visions such as “protect public health and safety.” Objectives define strategies or implementation steps to attain the identified goals. Unlike goals, objectives are specific, measurable, and have a defined completion date. They are more specific and outline the “who, what, when, where, and how” of reaching the goals.
Where are we now?
Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Step 9: Identify hazards and risks Define goals and objectives Identify alternatives for solving problems Select evaluation criteria Select feasible mitigation strategies Prepare a draft plan Prepare final plan Implement plan Monitor and periodically revise plan
“Why do we need to identify goals and objectives?”
Plans and actions based on clear goals and objectives are more likely to succeed in meeting the community’s needs.
Vassar, Michigan 1998/99 Mitigation Planning Initiative
Goals ü ü ü
Reduce flood losses. Improve response and recovery. Enhance community confidence.
Objectives ü Establish on-going floodway acquisition & land-use program. ü Rezone floodway to reflect current uses. ü Develop a written Flood Response & Recovery Plan. Accomplishments (Mitigation Strategies Being Implemented) ü A floodway is being converted to a riverside park and recreation area. ü Homes in the flood fringe are being raised above the 100 year elevation. ü Remaining homes in the floodway are being removed. ü Community spirit has been renewed.
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Typical goals might include, but are not limited to, the following: • Minimize damage to public and private property • Maintain essential public services • Provide adequate warning time to residents in affected areas • Promote economic development • Manage growth/development • Acquire open space and
Overview: “What are goals and objectives?”
Goals are general guidelines that explain what you want to achieve in your community. They are usually long-term and represent global visions such as “protect public health and safety.” Objectives define strategies or implementation steps to attain the identified goals. Unlike goals, objectives are specific, measurable, and have a defined completion date. They are more specific and outline the “who, what, when, where, and how” of reaching the goals.
Where are we now?
Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Step 9: Identify hazards and risks Define goals and objectives Identify alternatives for solving problems Select evaluation criteria Select feasible mitigation strategies Prepare a draft plan Prepare final plan Implement plan Monitor and periodically revise plan
“Why do we need to identify goals and objectives?”
Plans and actions based on clear goals and objectives are more likely to succeed in meeting the community’s needs.
Vassar, Michigan 1998/99 Mitigation Planning Initiative
Goals ü ü ü
Reduce flood losses. Improve response and recovery. Enhance community confidence.
Objectives ü Establish on-going floodway acquisition & land-use program. ü Rezone floodway to reflect current uses. ü Develop a written Flood Response & Recovery Plan. Accomplishments (Mitigation Strategies Being Implemented) ü A floodway is being converted to a riverside park and recreation area. ü Homes in the flood fringe are being raised above the 100 year elevation. ü Remaining homes in the floodway are being removed. ü Community spirit has been renewed.
68
2/03
Typical goals might include, but are not limited to, the following: • Minimize damage to public and private property • Maintain essential public services • Provide adequate warning time to residents in affected areas • Promote economic development • Manage growth/development • Acquire open space and