The State of Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is administering the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the 2023 wildfire disaster (DR-4724). The notice of intent to apply for this funding opportunity is due to HI-EMA by 4:30pm HST on August 1, 2024. HMGP provides funding (25% local match, cash or in-kind, required) to counties... Continue Reading →
Source: ASFPM The Insider, July 2024 On July 10, FEMA finalized a rule requiring that projects built using its funds not only take into account previous and current levels of local flood risk, but for the first time consider the future risk of flooding, which is being exacerbated by climate change. The new Federal Flood... Continue Reading →
The Hawai'i State Department of Land and Natural Resources, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will be at the Maui County Disaster Preparedness Expo to perform flood zone determinations for property owners and have information regarding the NFIP. When: Saturday, July 13, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM Where: Queen Kaahumanu Center 275 W. Kaʻahumanu Ave.Kahului,... Continue Reading →
Help us document the impacts of King Tides (the highest high tides of the year). Documenting King Tides can give us a snapshot of what our future shorelines may look like with rising sea levels. Visit PacificIslandsKingTides.org, to learn more! Photo Submission Platformpacioos.org/kt 2024 Photo Survey Dates July 4 & 5, 2024 July 20 &... Continue Reading →
