As Tropical Storm Hone moves away from Hawai'i, Hurricane Gilma poses an additional flood risk later this week. FEMA and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are standing by to assist you and your community as you work towards preparation and recovery. Below are resources available for your use. All resources may be shared with... Continue Reading →
Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Find out how rain, wind, water and even tornadoes could happen far inland from where a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall. Start preparing now.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for the City and County of Honolulu. The maps identify updated flood hazards along numerous streams throughout Oʻahu. The flood maps will help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities. FEMA distributed the... Continue Reading →
Frequently Asked Questions 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... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
