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 →
Kauaʻi property owners: If your home or business was damaged as a result of the April 2024 storms, please complete the the appropriate damage reporting form. If you require assistance with the form, contact Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) at (808) 241-1800. The information you provide will help the County of Kauaʻi understand the scope... Continue Reading →
April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai`i ! 2024 marks 78 years since the April 1, 1946, Magnitude 8.6, early morning Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated a tsunami that hit Hawai'i about 4.5 hours later, without warning. By 6:30 am, waves that would reach 53 feet high on the Big Island, 33 feet on Maui and... Continue Reading →
Presented by the National Flood Insurance Program March 2024 Webinars - Register Now!(Capacity is Limited) Please register for both parts of this course. Part One: March 26 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Hawaiʻi Time - REGISTERPart Two: March 27 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Hawaiʻi Time - REGISTER Part One: March 27 - 5:00 a.m.... Continue Reading →
Don’t Lose What You Love in a Flood! Everyone on O‘ahu lives in a flood zone. While not everyone shares the same level of risk, anywhere it rains it can flood. During the past five years, O‘ahu residents participating in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program have filed over 360 claims... Continue Reading →
Over the last couple of years, attention to wildfires has been at the forefront of natural hazards. FEMA Building Science has developed a helpful infographic titled Reducing Wildfire Risk to Your Home to assist in mitigation strategies for homes. For most single-family homes, the exterior envelope of the building including roof, walls, windows, doors, trims,... Continue Reading →
Emergency preparedness may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Valentine's Day, but it could be the most important gift you give your loved ones this year. Disasters can happen at any time, and having a starter emergency kit for the home or the road could make all the... Continue Reading →
Justin (JT) Traylor is a new member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) team. He’ll be working within the Mitigation Division’s Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch at FEMA Region IX in Oakland, CA. As a Floodplain Management Specialist, he is dedicated to support the communities participating in the NFIP with a focused effort to... Continue Reading →
Please join us in attending one of the community listening sessions on Oʻahu. There are two locations to listen and participate in: Windward Community CollegeHale ʻĀkoakoa 101-10545-720 Keaʻahala RdTuesday, December 12, 20235:00 pm - 8:00 pm Keʻehi Lagoon Memorial State ParkHarry & Jeanette Weinberg Hall2685 North Nimitz HwyWednesday, December 13, 20235:00 pm - 8:00 pm... Continue Reading →
