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Guidance for Disaster Recovery Preparedness in Hawai‘i

Published: 
July 2019
From: 
University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
State of Hawaii Office of Planning
Tetra Tech

Communities in Hawai'i are highly vulnerable to natural disasters such as hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, seasonal high waves, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, lava flows, and sea level rise. Since a changing climate is expected to worsen the effects of these natural hazards, planners and communities must work together to prepare for long term disastor recovery. The study developed statewide guidance documents and tools to improve community resilience to coastal hazards and sea level rise, thereby encouraging communities to focus on recovery practices before a disaster hits.