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yerM�r <br /> Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor -Alen' <br /> -- Barbara J.Kossow <br /> i•,4e:: <br /> . �h, ,N'��-. Depury Managing Director <br /> County of Pniont`t <br /> ®ffirr of flit Apr <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 /> March 15, 2017 <br /> Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair <br /> Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental <br /> & Military Affairs and <br /> Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair <br /> Committee on Agriculture & Environment <br /> Hawai'i State Capitol <br /> Honolulu, HI 96813 <br /> Dear Chairs Nishihara, Gabbard, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: HB 1418 <br /> Relating to Land <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 their 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 Hawaii in terms of federal assistance for damage sustained <br /> during natural disasters. <br /> It is my understanding that HB 1418 and administration bills HB 1122 and SB 988 would bring <br /> the State into compliance with FEMA's regulations. <br /> Therefore, we respectfully request your approval of HB 1418. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> XL-1r" <br /> arty Ki� <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawn'i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />