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designates most of the project site to be located in Zone X, areas outside the 500-year flood plain. The Applicants have not observed any significant runoff or erosion in the recent past. Pursuant to County drainage requirements, appropriate drywell and/or similar means to capture runoff from the newly constructed improvements will be built, if necessary, in conjunction with the subdivision approval process. 2. Tsunami Hazard As the site is located over two (2) miles from the_ocean,_it is located outside of the Civil Defense's Tsunami Evacuation Zone. 3. Volcanic and Earthquake Hazards The United States Geological Survey (USGS) classifies the area as Lava Flow Hazard Zone 8, on a scale of ascending risk 9 to 1. The City of Hilo is classified Zone 3. The entire island of Hawaii falls within Earthquake Zone 4, according to the County Building Code. As such, certain structural requirements will be needed and taken during the building permit process to address this seismic hazard. D. Flora/Fauna Although there were no professional surveys conducted of the floral or-faunal resources of the site, the Applicants do not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to be found within the subject site. The site is generally cultivated into fruit bearing trees with an - equestrian component. It was formerly used for Sugar cane. As such, the Applicants-do not believe tt-rat the property cloeb not have any-- for The site is not known to be a habitat for any rare or endangered animal life. Given its elevation, however, it would be possible to find the Hawaiian Hawk (Po) and the Hawaiian Owl (Puce). Further the rural nature of the surrounding areas would make it less likely to find endangered animal life in this area. 12