According to a recent national survey sponsored by National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), 41% of Americans agree or strongly agree that flood insurance is a "good idea," yet only 17% say they have purchased flood insurance. (Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) estimates that only about 3% have flood protection.) One of the reasons NAIC... Continue Reading →
Basically, it allows for the 12th short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) since 2017. The 10th extension was approved on December 21, 2018, which carried the program until May 31st 2019. The 11th was the 2-week extension passed one day before the program was set to expire a week ago on May... Continue Reading →
Are you preparing for Hurricane Season? Thinking about getting flood insurance? Well you may want to call your agent ASAP. WHY? This afternoon, Congress approved a 2 week extension (until June 14) of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which was set to expire and required reauthorization by 11:59 PM EST tomorrow (May 31, 2019)... Continue Reading →
Editorial By: Eric Simmons, FEMA RIX Kauai County, DLNR and FEMA held two open houses to help homeowners and community members understand how they are affected by proposed flood zone changes. The public meetings on May 21 and 22 were well attended with a lot of interest on the preliminary flood maps. As approximately 400... Continue Reading →
NOAA’s Central Pacific Hurricane Center announced on May 22nd that there is a 70% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity this hurricane season for the central Pacific. In just about a week, on June 1st Hawaii’s Hurricane Season will begin and run through November 30th. If you haven’t already prepared, now is the time. Don't... Continue Reading →
"The Association of State Floodplain Managers has established a national program for certifying floodplain managers. This program recognizes continuing education and professional development that enhances the knowledge and performance of local, state, federal and private-sector floodplain management professionals." "The role of the nation's floodplain managers is expanding due to increases in disaster losses, the emphasis... Continue Reading →
About a month ago we posted about two important public informational meeting regarding the de-accreditation of the Hanapepe and Waimea Rivers that were being planned for Kauai property and business owners. Well we hope that you have already put it in your calendar, if not, this is just a reminder that the two informational meetings... Continue Reading →
Hawaii County NEW RELEASE: May 6, 2019 CONTACT: Denise Laitinen, DPW Information & Education Specialist, 808.961-8499 Hilo, HI: As part of the US Army Corps of Engineers' Waiakea-Palai Stream Flood Control Study, the Hawai'i County Department of Public Works Engineering Division is holding a community meeting regarding the upcoming project on Tuesday, May 21, 2019,... Continue Reading →
Feature Image Credit: Mark Sullivan Contributing Author: Eric Simmons, FEMA RIX All communities participating in the NFIP (including Honolulu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island) were recently sent an awareness letter on the Endangered Species Act (ESA). ESA compliance documentation has been required by FEMA for conditional letter requests for almost 10 years. FEMA released... Continue Reading →
