HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-15 Letter to Clarence Nishihara & Mike Gabbard re HB 1418 Rrelating to Land yerM�r
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March 15, 2017
Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair
Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental
& Military Affairs and
Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair
Committee on Agriculture & Environment
Hawai'i State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chairs Nishihara, Gabbard, and Committee Members:
RE: HB 1418
Relating to Land
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of HB 1418.
We are informed by the State National Flood Insurance Program Coordinator that their agency
has been working closely with FEMA to prevent the State from being suspended from the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). That program provides flood maps used to identify flood risk areas;
flood insurance; disaster relief assistance/funds; and much more. Participation in the NFIP is
essential for the State and counties of Hawaii in terms of federal assistance for damage sustained
during natural disasters.
It is my understanding that HB 1418 and administration bills HB 1122 and SB 988 would bring
the State into compliance with FEMA's regulations.
Therefore, we respectfully request your approval of HB 1418.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mayor
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