The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $358,548 Project Grant under the Meteorologic and Hydrologic Modernization Development program (CFDA 11.467) to the Hawaii Department of Defense (HI-DOD) Civil Defense Division. The grant will fund the following key activities over the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025:
- NTHMP travel to support the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program
- Modeling and mapping of destructive tsunamis at Nawiliwili Harbor and Port Allen
- Enhancements to the TsunamiReady/HHARP 2.0 program
- Expansion of the Hawaii Tsunami Ambassador Program
This grant supports NOAA's efforts to reduce the impact of tsunamis and improve weather/climate forecasting capabilities across U.S. states and territories. The HI-DOD Civil Defense Division, as the state's primary emergency management agency, will coordinate these critical tsunami preparedness, response, and mitigation initiatives throughout Hawaii.
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