REMINDER: County updating Multi-hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan

Kaua‘i County reminds the public that it is in the process of updating its Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan.

During this process, county staff — along with community organizations and state colleagues — are reviewing and updating the plan’s elements, including impacts of natural hazards affecting the Garden Isle, capability to mitigate those risks and strategy for reducing vulnerabilities and increasing resiliency to natural disasters.

Federal Emergency Management Agency requires local jurisdictions to review and update their plans at least every 5 years to remain eligible for a range of federal programs, including FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program.

The planning process includes a community open house and a feedback survey anticipated for late summer, with final plan approval anticipated during spring 2026.

The public can stay up to date with the planning process for the 2026 Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan Update online.

A copy of the 2021 plan and additional information also are available on the website.

You can also provide input and feedback on the current plan and submit general comments.

Contact David Kennard at Kaua‘i Emergency Management via email at dkennard@kauai.gov or by phone at 808-241-1800 for additional information.