As used in sections 25-68k to 25-68n, inclusive:

(1) “Eligible applicant” means any municipality or any regional council of governments organized under the provisions of sections 4-124i to 4-124p, inclusive;

(2) “Hazard mitigation” means activities that include, but are not limited to, actions taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life, infrastructure and property resulting from natural hazards including, but not limited to, flooding, high winds and wildfires; and

(3) “Floodplain management” means activities that include, but are not limited to, actions taken to retain the existing capacity of designated floodplain areas to store and convey flood waters.