Join us at the table for wildfire learning and risk-reduction action for your region!
A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a document developed by local communities, county/state agencies, and other interested parties to:
  • Identify and discuss local wildfire hazards
  • Collaboratively establish hazard reduction priorities
  • Influence wildland-urban interface (WUI) wildfire mitigation planning and funding
The plan helps communities clarify and refine priorities for the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure. It is intended to create a foundation of collaboration and communication among diverse parties toward achieving wildfire risk reduction goals.

All CWPP's can be found on the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization website (www.hawaiiwildfire.org) here, including the coverage map:  https://www.hwmo.org/wildfire-plans 

A bit more about the process for developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which was used when developing the current ones. 

Step 1: Funding  
It takes quite a bit of funding to develop a CWPP because there are mapping and technical portions for the planning effort, as well as numerous multi-partner and community workshops before the plan is then written.  So the first step is to secure funds ($100,000+).

Step 2: Planning
Once funded, HWMO conducts hazard assessments for every subdivisions and wildland area in the planning boundaries.  We develop maps and data, and bring that information to be shared, reviewed, and discussed at numerous multi-stakeholder meetings. It is during these meetings when elected officials, farmers, ranchers, conservation partners, other county and state agencies, and the full public are invited to participate in the process and provide input and priorities. The entire focus of the CWPP process is to work together toward collectively identified solutions.  

Step 3: Aiming to get projects funded and completed
Once the plan is signed by our fire and forestry agencies and published, government and nonprofits within the planning area can apply for certain federal funds to carry out projects.  That said, these plans have no guaranteed funds for projects and no teeth.  They simply serve as a means to bring people together to build relationships and identify shared project goals.  For this next round of CWPP's, we plan to host an ongoing CWPP working group for a few years after the plan is developed for those interested in working to carry out the projects identified within the plan.

As soon as funding and contracts are in place to begin developing or updating an area's CWPP, we will begin hosting community meetings.  Please, please sign up here so that you can get the invitation to participate and contribute:
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The following geographic areas are covered (or will be covered) by a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.  Please indicate what community meetings you would like to attend so that you can be part of the wildfire planning and prioritization for that region. (Please check all that apply.)

Established means the CWPP is current and in use.

Established; Update In Process indicates funding is secured and plan development will begin soon.

Established; Funding for Update Process on the Way means funding has been approved but not yet received.

New; Funding for First-Time Development of CWPP on the Way means funding for the development of a plan for this region has been approved but not yet received.

Established; Seeking Funding for Update means funding is needed before work can commence.

Are you interested in joining an ongoing work group that continues to discuss, plan, and implement risk-reduction projects identified in the CWPP? 
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What stakeholder group(s) will you be representing during the meeting.  Select all that apply.
Please let us know if you have any questions, thoughts, and/or ideas
Mahalo nui for your early commitment to our ongoing wildfire discussions for your region!  
We will send you an email as soon as we know the date for the community and stakeholder meetings.  In the meantime, please reach out to us (admin@hawaiiwildfire.org) if you have any questions and/or concerns.
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