Two components: 1. National tsunami hazard mitigation program 2. National weather service tsunamiready program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded $624,121 to the Hawaii Department of Defense Civil Defense Division under the Meteorologic and Hydrologic Modernization Development federal grant program (CFDA 11.467) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023. The award funded two components: the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program and the National Weather Service TsunamiReady Program.

Through sub-awards, the funding also supported several outreach and education initiatives. The University of Hawaii Office of the President received sub-awards to develop a policy-driven education video on tsunamis and provide guidance on vertical tsunami evacuation. Ethnic Education Hawaii was sub-awarded funds for foreign language radio messages on tsunamis. The Pacific Tsunami Museum, Inc. received a sub-award to refurbish exhibits and outreach materials. The award aimed to reduce tsunami impacts through training, education, and preparedness efforts.