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 HELP Page
A HELP page has been added to
provide FHAT users with step-bystep
instructions on how to use the
various features of the website. User
can select the following categories
from the HELP menu:
- Property Search
- How to Use the Toolbox Buttons
- Letter of Map Changes
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New Layers
In addition to the flood hazard data, imagery and
county parcel data were available on the first
edition of the FHAT. In this second edition, new
layers have been added. Some of the new layers
include:
Benchmark - DFIRM :This layer
identifies the benchmarks that were used by FEMA
in their Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM).
Users can retrieve the applicable datasheets by
clicking on “DOWNLOAD DATASHEETS” and selecting
the applicable County benchmark.
LOMC: This layer illustrates all the areas affected by a Letter of Map
Changes (LOMC). Users will have the ability to download copies of
the official map revision.
Maui Topography: This layer contains contours along the south
shores of Maui County up to the 100 ft. msl elevation in some areas.
Maui Hurricane Study - Preliminary: This layer contains the preliminary
results of FEMA’s hurricane flood insurance risk study for the
south shores of Maui County. To interpret the data, please contact
Mr. Francis Cerizo at (808) 270-7771. For information on the hurricane
study results for the other counties, please contact the appropriate
County NFIP Coordinator.
Maui DFIRM - Preliminary: This layer contains the preliminary
DFIRM data for Maui County. For more information on how to interpret
the data, please contact Mr. Francis Cerizo at (808) 270-7771.
To better understand the process in which Preliminary Digital Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) are released, Download a copy of
FEMA’s Preliminary Map Release Fact Sheet at:
http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3426
This Fact Sheet includes information for insurance agents, real estate
agents, engineers, builders, developers, and community officials.
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Flood Insurance Studies (FIS)
Each Counties’ Flood Insurance Study
(FIS) has been added to the FHAT for
use with the flood hazard maps.
User should select the desired county’s
study from the FLOOD INSURANCE
STUDIES tab.
The FHAT will be constantly updated to provide the
most current available information. Additional layers
will be added periodically, so we suggest you bookmark
this website for your return visit.
For additional questions and/or comments regarding
the Hawaii Flood Hazard Assessment Tool, please
contact Marilyn Gambone at 587-0233 or by email at
Marilyn.A.Gambone@hawaii.gov
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