Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan, 2026 Update

The County of Kauaʻi is committed to a long-term strategy for reducing the risks of natural hazards. Kauaʻi has experienced a range of climate and hydrological hazards, geological hazards, and technological hazards that have resulted in great costs to lives, property, and the economy of the county. The hazards being considered for the 2026-2031 plan by the Steering Committee for potential impacts include: tropical cyclones or other high winds; wildfire; inland flood; high surf, coastal flood, and erosion; tsunami; landslide; dam failure; earthquake; drought; and heat.

The planning process will include a community open house December 10th, 2025, a public feedback survey, with final approval of the plan anticipated for the spring of 2026. Updates throughout the planning process will be posted on this site via the Story map below, which will include Natural Hazard information (along with a mapping tool). 

For the Community Open House on December 10th, 2025- If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodation due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English-speaking persons, please contact Sarah Louxz at 808-241-1800 or slouxz@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made early will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

  

 

The development of local hazard mitigation plans is critical for maintaining eligibility for future Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation and disaster recovery funding.

For more information check the FEMA website: [https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation] or the HI-EMA website: [https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema/hazard-mitigation-grants/].