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Hawaii Statement of Qualifications <br /> Tetra Tech has extensive experience in use of FEMA's HAZUS risk assessment software and has served as a mission <br /> support contractor for FEMA's advancement of the HAZUS software tool for conducting risk assessments. <br /> Tetra Tech is a FEMA-certified HAZUS Vendor, which means we can certify state and local governments as official <br /> HAZUS users and develop custom training programs.Our detailed analyses allow local,state and private organizations <br /> to efficiently address the most significant risks they face, while minimizing the burden to its resources. This concept, <br /> called "risk-informed planning", provides our clients with the ability to measure the risk reduction impacts of <br /> preparedness/mitigation and/or resilience activities in the future to provide cost effective mitigation solutions today. <br /> Tetra Tech is a leading provider of hazard mitigation planning services,especially in FEMA Region IX. Tetra Tech has <br /> a 100%first pass track record of hazard mitigation plans (HMP),which are required under the Disaster Mitigation Act <br /> of 2000 (DMA2000). Tetra Tech works diligently with diverse groups of stakeholders to complete tailored plans that <br /> allow jurisdictions to apply for federally funded mitigation projects and post disaster reimbursement. <br /> Tetra Tech completed the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Maui County in 2015 that was reviewed and swiftly <br /> approved by both the State of Hawaii and FEMA Region IX. Tetra Tech subsequently completed the State of Hawaii <br /> Hazard Mitigation Plan update for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) in 2018, the Hawaii County <br /> Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update(to be finalized in June 2020), and recently commenced work on the Kauai County <br /> Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency Plan in April 2020. <br /> With a nuanced understanding of local Hawaiian issues and working relationships with many of the key stakeholders, <br /> Tetra Tech's dedicated cadre of mitigation planners and specialists have been highly successful in leading diverse <br /> groups of stakeholders to develop comprehensive and tailored mitigation plans. Critical for counties such as Maui,that <br /> participate in the Community Rating System (CRS), Tetra Tech integrates certain requirements and activities into the <br /> planning process to maximize points under CRS. Because of these efforts, Maui County scored hundreds of additional <br /> points under CRS and was able to increase its CRS standing after Tetra Tech facilitated the 2015 mitigation plan <br /> update process.As a direct result, Maui County residents participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) <br /> were eligible for a significant reduction in their insurance premiums. <br /> Tetra Tech completed the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Maui County in 2015 that was reviewed and swiftly <br /> approved by both the State of Hawaii and FEMA Region IX. Tetra Tech subsequently completed the State of Hawaii <br /> Hazard Mitigation Plan update for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) in 2018, the Hawaii County <br /> Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update in 2020, the Kauai County Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resiliency Plan in 2021 <br /> and was recently awarded the next State of Hawaii Hazard Mitigation Plan update for HIEMA(Spring 2022). <br /> M. POLICY REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> Tetra Tech works closely with our local, state and federal clients to increase resilience by reviewing current policies <br /> and governance structures and making recommendations to achieve community goals as well as the effectiveness of <br /> current programs in achieving community compliance with various state and federal programs.A key to the success in <br /> this arena is subject matter expertise in the programs that act as the impetus for policies and programs that are being <br /> reviewed. Tetra Tech is equipped with subject-matter expertise by personnel that are familiar with policies and <br /> programs because they used to implement them at local, state or federal levels. This process includes a thorough <br /> review of literature, plans, policies and legislation as well as extensive outreach and collaboration with stakeholders. A <br /> strong focus is placed on the outreach component to verify findings and provide further insight into potential <br /> improvements to support the preparation of final recommendations. <br /> Though our analysis, we can identify weaknesses and gaps, and make recommendations to expand or develop new <br /> guidelines,ordinances and policies that balance regulatory control and recovery speed, protect sensitive environmental <br /> TETRA TECH Page 6 <br />