1. Identify and build partnerships with local businesses and agencies;
2. Complete a hazard mitigation survey and plan for the entire island;
3. Conduct a community disaster education and preparedness program
4. Enhance the island-wide communication and warning system; and
5. Complete an energy management program.

Maui County Department of Planning

The County of Maui has adopted the 1991 Uniform Building Code(UBC).These codes are the government's official statement on building safety.Properly designing or retrofitting your home to comply with the most recent UBC, helps to protect your home or business.

Maui Civil Defense

Responsibility of all disasters or major crises in the State of Hawaii begins at the county level. As the disaster or crisis develops, the Hawaii State Civil Defense System provides operational infrastructure and procedures to apply additional resources to meet the demands of the emergency from all appropriate levels of government.

Mitigation Activities:

• Works with the University of Hawaii at Hilo's Outreach Program.

Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV)

The Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV) is located on the Big Island of Hawai'i, and operates out of the University of Hawai'i at Hilo. CSAV is a training and outreach program established by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1989.

Mitigation Activities:

1. Conducts public symposiums at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to discuss impacts of natural hazards, mitigation measures, and policy/warning systems.
2. Plans symposia for teachers for credit.
3. Conducts presentations to 4th and 6th grade classes and community associations on earthquake preparedness.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to

• describe and understand the Earth;
• minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters;
• manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and
• enhance and protect our quality of life.

Mitigation Activities:

• Provide "real-time" stream data (stage and volume of water) from many locations around the country so that the National Weather Service and other governemtn agencies can issue flood warnings more responsibly. These real-time stations can be viewed at http://water.usgs.gov/realtime.html on the Internet.