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Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />Wil Okabe <br />Managing Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />GbiUN of C'UnUfuni"'t <br />(Offirr of fh>e GaVor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Are Keohokalole Hwy, Bldg. C . Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />(808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br />February 6, 2017 <br />Representative Ryan I. Yamane, Chair <br />Water and Land <br />Hawai'i State Capitol <br />Honolulu, HI 96813 <br />Dear Chair Yamane and Members: <br />RE: HB 1418 <br />Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 1418. <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 assistance/funds; 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 HB 1418 and administration bills HB 1122 and SB 988 would <br />bring the State into compliance with FEMA's regulations. <br />Therefore, we respectfully request your approval of HB 1418. <br />R c submitted, <br />1� <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity provider and Employer <br />