Month: June 2024

O‘ahu Flood Risk Survey – The Results Are In!

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The City and County of Honolulu's Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency recently conducted the O‘ahu Flood Risk Survey, and the results are in! One in three residents across the island reported having first- or second-hand experience with flooding. Everyone lives in a flood zone, and while some areas have lower or undetermined risk,... Continue Reading →

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HUD Strengthens Floodplain Management Standards

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By: Eric Simmons, FEMA Region IX The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plays a major role in floodplain management by underwriting homeownership with mortgage insurance and establishing minimum standards for buildings constructed under a HUD program. On April 23, 2024, HUD published its Federal Register final rule to better protect communities and taxpayer-funded investments... Continue Reading →

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