"Essentially, Project Impact is a planning based approach that challenges and supports communities to become disaster resistant. FEMA encourages your community to participate in the four phases of the Project Impact Initiative. Building Community Partnerships. This initiative is most effective if it draws upon the experiences, resources, and policies already in place in your community. Identify and recruit Project Impact Partners that reflect all sectors: local government leaders, civic and volunteer organizations, businesses, and individual citizens. Assessing Risks. Identify hazards to determine which areas of your community are affected by disasters, how likely it is that the disaster may occur, and the magnitude of the disaster. Assess the vulnerability of buildings, utilities, and transportation systems serving the community. Prioritizing Mitigation Efforts. Identify mitigation priorities and mitigation measures to address these priorities. Determine resources needed to implement these measures and identify potential sources for technical and financial assistance. Communicating Success. Use the print, radio, and television media to build support for the Project Impact initiative and to bring the message of the benefits of mitigation to all residents and businesses in the community". (FEMA, Disaster Prevention: A Catalyst for Change (Chapter 2), p 13)