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Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />Wil Okabe <br />Managing Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />(fountV Iif �il VU1 t <br />(Office of tk rffinpr <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 e Hilo, Hawaii 96720 e (808) 961-8211 . Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />(808)323-0M144 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br />February 3, 2017 <br />Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair <br />Public Safety, Intergovernmental & Military Affairs <br />Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair <br />Agriculture & Environment <br />Hawaii State Capitol <br />Honolulu, HI 96813 <br />Dear Chairs Nishihara and Gabbard, and Committee Members: <br />RE: SB 873 and SB 1118 <br />Thank you for this opportunity to testify against SB 873 and SB 1118. <br />We are informed by the State National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator that her <br />agency has been working closely with FEMA to prevent the State from being suspended <br />from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). That program provides flood maps <br />used to identify flood risk areas; flood insurance; disaster relief assistancetfunds; and <br />much more. Participation in the NFIP is essential for the State and counties of Hawaii <br />in terms of federal assistance for damage sustained during natural disasters. <br />It is my understanding that administration bills HB 1122 and SB 988 would bring the <br />State into compliance with FEMA's regulations, while SB 873 and SB1118 could <br />jeopardize our continued participation. <br />Therefore, we respectfully request that SB873 and SB 1118 be filed. <br />Respectfully -submitted, <br />Harry Ki <br />( — <br />Mayor <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />