Established in 1998, the Hawaii Statewide Hazard Mitigation Forum has been formed to raise public awareness about how to mitigate (reduce) property loss due to natural hazards. While we cannot keep natural disasters from happening, we can work toward lessening their economic effects.

Hawaii Statewide Hazard Mitigation Forum members represent county, state, and federal agencies, as well as the private sector.

State and County Hazard Mitigation Planning

County:
Building Department (Kauai)
Department of Planning and Permitting (Oahu)
Kauai Civil Defense
Kauai Project Impact
Hawaii Civil Defense

Hawaii Project Impact
Maui Civil Defense
Maui Project Impact
Mayor's Office (Maui)
Oahu Civil Defense

State:
Coastal Zone Management Program
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
Department of Education
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Department of Transportation
Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund
State Civil Defense
University of Hawaii

Federal:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Weather Service (NOAA)
Hawaii Volcano Observatory (USGS)
US Army Corps of Engineers
Pacific Disaster Center

Private:
Hawaiian Electric Company