Public can give input on update of county Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan

Garden Isle community members are invited to help update the 5-year Kaua‘i County Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan — a key to strengthening community preparedness and reducing risks from natural disasters.

Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency is having an in-person public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Planning Commission Conference Room in the Mo‘ikeha Building, located at 4444 Rice St. in Suite 2A/2B, in Līhu‘e.

Those who attend will be able to ask questions and share feedback about the plan as well as learn about the planning process and review core components of the update.

“Public input will help shape the 2026 version of the plan and guide future hazard mitigation and resilience priorities for the county,” said Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency in its meeting notification.

Hazard mitigation refers to actions that reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of natural disasters. Resilience describes the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions and systems to adapt and thrive amid disasters such as wildfires, severe storms, tsunami and landslides.

The updated Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan will outline strategies to minimize risks, strengthen Kaua‘i’s ability to withstand hazards and build long-term community resilience.

“Public participation and feedback are vital parts of the hazard mitigation and resilience planning process,” the county’s emergency management agency said in its notification.

Community members are encouraged to visit the Kaua‘i County Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan – 2026 Update website or contact David Kennard at dkennard@kauai.gov for additional information about the 2026 plan update and process.

You can also find information on the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency website.