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 →

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for the City and County of Honolulu. The maps identify updated flood hazards for over 400 stream miles throughout O‘ahu. The flood maps will help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities. FEMA... Continue Reading →

A NEW WEBINAR Presented by the National Flood Insurance Program Do you have lingering questions about flood insurance? Want to expand your knowledge of flood and fill in some gaps? This new webinar addresses the top questions we hear from agents and others attending NFIP courses. Join this interactive one-hour session for a deeper dive... Continue Reading →

FEMA Technical Bulletins provide specific guidance on complying with the NFIP’s minimum floodplain management criteria. The Technical Bulletins are used by state and local floodplain management officials, including design professionals (e.g., architects, engineers), contractors, building owners and operators, planners, and other interested stakeholders Technical Bulletin (TB) 2 is intended to provide current guidance on what... Continue Reading →

Congress must periodically renew the NFIP’s statutory authority to operate. On Dec. 21, 2024, the president signed legislation passed by Congress that extends the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP’s) authorization to March 14, 2025. Congress must now reauthorize the NFIP by no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. FEMA and Congress have never failed... Continue Reading →

Tyler Ciccone joins the Flood Control/Dam Safety Ohana with the responsibility of administering the State General Flood Control Plan (SGFCP).  The goal of the SGFCP Coordinator is to assist the State in decision-making regarding flood hazards and prioritize areas to best focus limited resources.  The SGFCP is currently being updated and will utilize digital database... Continue Reading →