Boston creates mitigation measures for each one of its natural hazards that impact/can impact the city. The mitigation measures consist of codes, policies, regulations that serve a specific purpose for the natural hazard they are assigned to. For example, winter storm hazard mitigation measures for Boston include snow disposal services, sidewalk clearance, snow event communications, and fire hydrant location mapping. Each mitigation measure works to fight against the damage that the hazard event can afflict on the city. Since flooding is one of the major natural hazards that effects Boston, the plan has mitigation measures such as Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Boston Conservation Commission, and the National Flood Insurance Program
