Frequently Asked Questions

Hazard mitigation is the use of sustained, long—term actions to reduce the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage that can result from a disaster. A hazard mitigation plan (HMP) is a document created by a local or state government to identify major natural hazard that pose risks to infrastructure and residents; and identify activities to reduce those risks. 

Reduces the loss of life, property, essential services, critical facilities and economic hardship.
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Reduces short-term and long-term recovery and reconstruction costs.
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Increases cooperation and communication within the community through the planning process.
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Increases potential for state and federal funding for pre-disaster and recovery projects within the City.

Whether you’re a resident, a government official, a property owner, or a visitor to Maui County, the HMP is packed with useful information that can help you reduce your risk to loss and damage from natural hazards. Click here [xref to Getting started page] to get started! 

The HMP life cycle is five years, after which the responsible agency must update the Plan to reflect up-to-date information concerning hazard risks and the status of various mitigation projects. Maui County’s HMP is effective through 2025. 

Mitigation is the act of reducing risk of loss or harm from any undesirable event.