Mitigation at Home

Maui County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Mitigation is a broad term for the long-term steps you can take to reduce the impacts of natural hazard events. It reduces property risk to hazard events and allows you to return home more quickly after a disaster. The first steps to mitigation at home is to know your risk. By understanding the risk around your home and in the region, you can start small and grow your mitigation skills over time with larger projects.
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KNOW YOUR RISK

Do you know what natural hazards could affect you? Most people have some idea of what hazards pose a risk to their property, but often people are surprised to find out how many potential natural hazards there actually are. Explore the RAMP Application to view natural hazards on a map.

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MAKE A MITIGATION PLAN

Mitigation can be a daunting task to undertake. While many mitigation efforts require time and effort, they can also be a financial burden. Check out the various financial resources available to help you achieve your mitigation goals.

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BUILD A KIT

From severe weather to wildfire, having an emergency kit can be paramount. Every individual and every family has specific needs. For guidance on building an emergency kit, along with other helpful resources; visit READY.GOV


READY.GOV

Visit Ready.gov/kit for a full list of recommended items to include in a basic emergency supply kit.

BUY A KIT

www.moreprepared.com sells pre-assembled survival kits and other mitigation items.

HOMEOWNER'S HANDBOOK

Download the Homeowner's Handbook from the University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program.

Explore Hazard Resources:

COASTAL
EROSION
Dam and Reservoir Failure
DROUGHT
EARTHQUAKE
EXTREME
COLD
EXTREME
HEAT
FLOOD
HIGH
WINDS
Hurricane
LANDSLIDE
TSUNAMI
VOLCANO
WILDFIRE
HazMat Incidents
BioHazards