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Wil Okabe <br /> - \\ <br /> , Managing Director <br /> rql <br /> Harry Kim �Y�' <br /> Mayor =+!•i <br /> --Cr•t• Barbara J.Kassow <br /> oi........... Deputy Managing Director <br /> Count of a1nai`i <br /> Mire of the 41ttagar <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 • Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 27, 2017 <br /> Senator Jill Tokuda <br /> Ways and Means <br /> Senator Gilbert Keith-Agaran <br /> Judiciary and Labor <br /> Hawai'i State Capitol <br /> Honolulu, HI 96813 <br /> Dear Chair Tokuda, Chair Keith-Agaran and members: <br /> RE: SB 988 <br /> Relating to Exemption for Agricultural Buildings and Structures <br /> Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 988 related to flood insurance. <br /> We are informed by the State National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator that her agency <br /> has been working closely with FEMA to prevent the State from being suspended from the National <br /> Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). That program provides flood maps used to identify flood risk areas; <br /> flood insurance; disaster relief assistance/funds; and much more. Participation in the NFIP is <br /> essential for the State and counties of Hawai'i in terms of federal assistance for damage sustained <br /> during natural disasters. <br /> It is my understanding that administration bills HB 1122 and SB 988 would bring the State into <br /> compliance with FEMA's regulations, while SB 873 and SB1118 could jeopardize our continued <br /> participation. <br /> Therefore, we respectfully request your approval of SB 988. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Harry <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawafi is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />