2018-09-19 Informational Meetings on Flood Homeowners and Hurricane Insurance -- press release

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H A W A f Insurance Division INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS on FLOOD, HOMEOWNERS, & HURRICANE INSURANCE HAWAII COUNTY, Hawaii — The County of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invites property owners and renters to an important informational meeting on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and common misconceptions regarding various insurance coverages. Speakers: FEMA NFIP Flood Insurance Specialist, Kathy Graf DCCA Insurance Division, Education Specialist, Chanel Honda Target Audience: Property Owners and Renters In addition, the DLNR will be available to assist interested individuals in viewing FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) utilizing the Hawaii Flood Hazard Assessment Tool (http://gis.hawaiinfip.org/fhat/). Hawaii County personnel can help property owners understand the building permit process for repairs or new construction in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Flooding is one of the major natural disasters in the United States. The FIRMS can help residents make informed decisions about flood insurance options and flood protection measures. Property owners and renters are encouraged to attend one of the two informational meetings. Two Locations: HILO Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Formal Presentation starts at 6:00 p.m. Aupuni Center Conference Room 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 1 Hilo, Hawaii and KONA Thursday, September 27, 2018, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Formal Presentation starts at 6:00 p.m. West Hawaii Civic Center, Community Meeting Hale (Building G) 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Kailua-Kona, Hawaii For more information call Hawaii County, Department of Public Works, Engineering Division at (808) 961-8327 or email dpweng@ahawaiicounty.gov.