Key Fundamentals of Flood Insurance for Agents June 2020 - Register Now! (Capacity is Limited)
Earn Free CE for FEMA Flood Insurance Webinars for Insurance Agents
Natural Hazards Preparedness Webinar (Hawaii Sea Grant)
Learn how to prepare your family & house for the 2020 hurricane season!
A Message to Insurance Agents
June 1, 2020 marks the official start of hurricane season in the Central Pacific. Flooding can happen to anyone. Now would be a good time to send a message to your clients on the importance of purchasing flood insurance to help protect their home and belongings. As an agent, a question to ask your clients... Continue Reading →
Central Pacific Hurricane Center Webinars for the 2020 Hurricane Season
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center is hosting two courses for students and adults. "Hurricanes at Home!" and "Talk Story with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center" Discuss hurricane season and hurricane preparedness with meteorologists from NOAA.
Registration Open for ASFPM 2020 VIRTUAL Conference (June 9-11)
📢 HAWAII Certified Floodplain Managers 📢 Need CFM credits? Registration is now open for the #ASFPM2020 Annual Association of State Floodplain Managers VIRTUAL Conference - June 9-11.
Governor extends stay-at-home orders; telework continues until May 31
The Department of Land & Natural Resources NFIP/Floodplain Management office is currently teleworking in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Per Hawaii Governor Ige’s sixth supplementary proclamation, stay-at-home orders have been extended and the office is expected to telework until May 31st, or further notice. Flood Mapping and Technical Assistance Call: FEMA Map Information... Continue Reading →
While We’re Out – NFIP and Floodplain Management Contacts and Resources
The Department of Land & Natural Resources NFIP/Floodplain Management office is currently teleworking in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Per Hawaii Governor Ige's press release, the office is expected to telework until April 30, or further notice. Flood Mapping and Technical Assistance Call: FEMA Map Information eXchange at 1-877-336-2627 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m -... Continue Reading →
Flood Risk: What is riverine flooding?
It only takes a sudden spring storm, a hurricane off the coast, or melting mounds of snow for that little creek nearby, or the river two football fields away to cause damage to your home.
Survey for Kauai Residents (March 2020 Flooding)
KAUAI RESIDENTS - if your home was damaged by the recent March flooding (MARCH 2020), the information you provide may be used to determine or not whether certain federal aid is made avail to Kauai residents/and or state of Hawaii. https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/96b5fb3676f94718b472e33894d93a51
FEMA Extends Grace Period for Flood Insurance Renewal Premiums due to COVID-19
The grace period for National Flood Insurance Premiums (NFIP) has been extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see FEMA's WYO bulletin (W-20002) for details.