Many communities in Hawaiʻi are at high risk of wildfire due to unmitigated fuels, limited community engagement, insufficient water and firefighting resources, and under-addressed pre- and post-fire planning and preparedness. 

In line with its mission to protect communities and natural resources from wildfire through planning, mitigation, and education, HWMO has conducted hazard assessments for every community in the state.  These assessments, coupled with the overall Communities At Risk From Wildfire Map update, will enable a more thorough understanding of wildfire hazards that can be addressed by communities, decision-makers, fire responders, and natural resource managers.

Communities at Risk Assessment map for the Island of Hawaiʻi.

CWPPs are vital for Hawaiʻis wildfire defense. HWMO leads region updates for community safety.

HWMO, in collaboration with partners, conducted a comprehensive state-wide hazard assessment, focusing on the east side of Hawaii Island, to inform CWPPs and other fire management strategies with detailed hazard ratings.

HWMO, alongside partners, conducted a comprehensive state-wide hazard assessment, which aids fire management strategies for Hawaii Island's north region and provides detailed data for CWPPs and future initiatives.

HWMO's island-wide hazard assessment, conducted with partners, informs fire management strategies for Hawaii Island's southwest region, guiding CWPPs and future initiatives with comprehensive data.

Wildfire's escalating threat in Hawaii necessitates landscape-level vegetation management strategies, as evidenced by HWMO's collaborative initiatives and rapid mapping assessments to mitigate hazards and enhance community resilience.

CWPPs vital for Hawaii Island's wildfire defense. HWMO leads NW region updates for community safety.

HWMO leads 2016 North Kona CWPP for community wildfire protection.

CWPPs crucial for Hawaii's wildfire defense. HWMO updates Ocean View CWPP for community protection.

CWPPs vital for fed funding, engage communities in wildfire protection. HWMO updates Kau CWPP for Hawaii Island.

CWPPs vital for community wildfire protection. HWMO updates South Kona CWPP for Hawaii Island.

CWPPs vital for fed funding, engage communities in wildfire protection. HWMO updates Volcano CWPP for Hawaii Island.