Justin (JT) Traylor is a new member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) team. He’ll be working within the Mitigation Division’s Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch at FEMA Region IX in Oakland, CA. As a Floodplain Management Specialist, he is dedicated to support the communities participating in the NFIP with a focused effort to reduce flood risk and flood damages. His territory assignment includes American Samoa, CNMI, Guam, Hawai’i and he will be assisting with California, Nevada and Arizona. He is eager to partner with communities to strengthen flood resiliency via floodplain management.
Prior to joining the FEMA team in October 2023, Justin served in the US Air Force, most recently stationed at Travis AFB in Northern California where he retired after nearly 22 years of service. Justin spent most of his career as a Security Forces member serving in a variety of roles to include Logistics Superintendent, Operations Superintendent, and Dayshift Law Enforcement and Security Flight Chief. During his time in the Air Force, Justin and his family had the opportunity to travel the world with assignments in Nevada, England, Guam, and Missouri. He earned his bachelor’s degree in emergency management and holds an associate degree in criminal justice. In his spare time, Justin enjoys travel, movies, fitness, and spending time with his family.
Please welcome Justin to our Hawai'i Floodplain Management Ohana !! We look forward to working with him and sharing knowledge and wisdom of our diverse and multicultural state.

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