Many communities in Hawaii 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 Maui.

HWMO and partners conducted island-wide hazard assessments, leveraging expert insights and site inspections to inform fire management strategies, particularly central Maui, guiding CWPPs and future initiatives.

HWMO and partners conducted island-wide hazard assessments, leveraging expert insights and site inspections to inform fire management strategies, particularly in the eastern region of Maui, guiding CWPPs and future initiatives.

HWMO, with partners, completed a comprehensive hazard assessment, utilizing site inspections and expert input, to guide fire management in Maui's western region and inform CWPPs and future initiatives.

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.

HWMO led 2014 Western Maui CWPP for community wildfire safety.

HWMO led 2016 Upcountry Maui CWPP for community wildfire safety.

HWMO spearheaded 2016 South Maui CWPP for community wildfire protection.

HWMO leads the 2020 Maui CWPP, which is vital for federal funding and protects Maui's safety, health, and ecosystems from wildfires.