Laserfiche WebLink
--MtY os �. <br /> � .,'. Wil Okabe <br /> 6r'�� Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim " <br /> •Mayor '- .t <br /> Barbara J.Kossow <br /> •'. Deputy Managing Director <br /> (11n uIf3r of .tt nf`l <br /> Office of flit 4,1ta n <br /> 25 Aupuni 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 /> Representative Angus L.K. McKelvey <br /> House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce <br /> Hawai'i State Capitol <br /> Honolulu, HI 96813 <br /> Dear Chair McKelvey and Members: <br /> RE: HB1418 <br /> Relating to Land <br /> Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB1418. <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 Hawaii 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 Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />