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• Wil Okabe <br /> -�I <br /> yManaging Director <br /> • �� ,,,..��.•-. <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor <br /> Barbara J.Kossow <br /> rar eit.." Deputy Managing Director <br /> • <br /> Egli *r of uiiinnI <br /> ODffics of fljrAittgor <br /> 25 Aupunm Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy,Bldg C • Kadua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 21, 2017 <br /> Representative Angus L.K. McKelvey <br /> Consumer Protection & Commerce <br /> Hawai'i State Capitol <br /> Honolulu, HI 96813 <br /> Dear Chair McKelvey 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 <br /> her agency has been working closely with FEMA to prevent the State from being <br /> suspended from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). That program provides <br /> flood maps used to identify flood risk areas; flood insurance; disaster relief <br /> assistance/funds; and much more. Participation in the NFIP is essential for the State <br /> and counties of Hawai'i in terms of federal assistance for damage sustained during <br /> natural disasters. <br /> It is my understanding that HB 1418 and administration bills HB 1122 and SB <br /> 988 would bring the State into compliance with FEMA's regulations. <br /> Therefore, we respectfully request your approval of HB 1418. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />