On December 10, 2025, FEMA issued a Letter of Final Determination (LFD) for the City and County of Honolulu's preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The LFD signifies the start of a six-month period before the maps become effective on June 10, 2026. Once the revised FIRMs become effective, mandatory flood insurance requirements will apply... Continue Reading →
Due to a lapse in program authority, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was not authorized to issue new policies or renewal offers beginning October 1, 2025. This impacted the ability of the program to send underpayment and renewal notices. A 30-day grace period for receipt by the NFIP for renewal premiums and of any... Continue Reading →
Recent events in the United States and around the world show how tsunamis can cause substantial loss of life and property damage. To better understand the potential impacts from future tsunamis striking the nation’s coastal states and territories, the Federal Emergency Management Agency partnered with the United States Geological Survey; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, September 27th, DLNR received notification from FEMA that the Multi-Hazard Construction Workshop scheduled for next week Monday (9/29) - Tuesday (9/30) at BIA Hawai'i and Thursday (10/1) - Friday (10/2) at AIA Honolulu is canceled due to the pending government shutdown. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
If you haven’t already done so, there is still time to register for a FREE training opportunity happening next week on Oʻahu. This 2-day workshop developed by FEMA will teach participants the basic principles of designing and constructing residential buildings in Hawai'i for multi-hazard resilience. This workshop also incorporates lessons learned from FEMA’s Mitigation Assessment... Continue Reading →
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I Flash floods are not a new phenomenon, but data from recent incidents here and around the country indicate they could happen more often, with more intensity and deadlier results. How prepared are we to face this threat? Panelists: Elton Ushio, Kauaʻi Emergency Management Edwin Matsuda, DLNR Flood Control and Dam Safety... Continue Reading →
The Hawai'i Flood Hazard Assessment Tool (FHAT) is currently experiencing technical difficulties. While we troubleshoot to resolve the issue, please utilize FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) to look up flood zone information. Mahalo for your understanding !! NFHL Map Viewer
FEMA has developed a 2-day workshop on basic principles of designing and constructing residential buildings in Hawai'i for multi-hazard resilience. This workshop also addresses lessons learned from FEMA’s Mitigation Assessment Team’s (MAT) investigation into the August 2023 Maui Fires that can be incorporated into rebuilding fire-damaged residences as well as new construction in coastal areas... Continue Reading →
Since 2004, FEMA’s Ready Campaign has observed National Preparedness Month to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared. This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is Preparedness Starts at Home and is focused on getting started with the basics of preparedness. Visit... Continue Reading →
Following the deadly August 2023 Maui wildfires (DR-4724) which burned 6,721 acres and resulted in the loss of 2,173 structures, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Science Disaster Support Program (BSDS), in conjunction with FEMA Region 9 and supported by the Strategic Alliance for Risk Reduction (STARR II), provided specialized architectural and engineering expertise... Continue Reading →
