Participate in community science! Submit your King Tide photos on July 12th and 13th!
King Tide Photo Surveys! (Round 2 – July 12 & 13)
TRUE OR FALSE? 50% of all declared disasters in the US involve flooding.
New Flood Maps for Hawai'i! What are the Differences?
by Eric Simmons, FEMA Region 9 My grandfather would say “use the right tool for the job” as we pulled many a coup in the workshop. The right tool rule can also refer to communications as using a flood map for purposes which it was never intended is fraught with risk. Similarly, using the right... Continue Reading →
WE NEED YOUR HELP! King Tide Photo Surveys next week!
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 the project website, www.PacificIslandsKingTides.org, for peak high tide times at locations across the Hawai'ian Islands on King Tide photo survey dates.
Earn Free CE! Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents 2.0
June Webinars - Register Now! (Capacity is Limited)
National Flood Insurance Program – Answers to Questions About the NFIP
This 76-page guide provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the National Flood Insurance Program and provides valuable information about flood insurance, flood mitigation actions and what to do before and after a flood.
Hurricane Season is Upon Us – Are You Prepared?
It is a common misconception that hurricanes do not cause damage to the Hawai'ian Islands. In fact while hurricanes do not commonly make landfall in Hawai'i, the increased rainfall, storm surges and ocean swells cause devastating damage. Over the past 8 years, FEMA has paid out Hawai'i Residents over $1M in flood insurance claims. The... Continue Reading →
Today is National Dam Safety Awareness Day
National Dam Safety Awareness Day seeks to encourage and promote individual and community responsibility and best practices for dam safety, as well as what steps can be taken to prevent catastrophic dam failures. The theme for National Dam Safety Awareness Day 2022 on May 31, is, "Dam Safety is a shared responsibility. Know your risk,... Continue Reading →
Earn Free CE! Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents 2.0 – Register Now
Webinars Next Week (May 31, June 1, June 2)
Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance Webinar 2.0
Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents 2.0 is a two-part course on FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. It includes the topics listed in the Federal Register notice on training and education requirements related to Section 207 of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, otherwise known as FIRA 2004.