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Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards
by Dennis J. Hwang and Dr. Darren Okimoto
The University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program is proud to announce the release of the Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards. Designed specifically for homeowners, this is a critical resource for anyone wanting to reduce the risks to family and property from the threats caused by natural hazards.
The handbook covers basic information on emergency preparedness and evacuation planning in the event of a tsunami, hurricane, earthquake or flooding event, and steps to take in advance to protect your property. It was prepared with the assistance of numerous state and federal agencies as well as private companies and presents the information in a comprehensive yet easy-to-read format.
About the Authors
Dennis Hwang
Dennis Hwang has been working in the area of coastal zone management for over twenty years. He has a Bachelor of Science in geology from the University of Rochester, a Master of Science in geology & geophysics from the University of Hawai'i and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston. Mr. Hwang is currently an affiliate faculty member with the University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program and counsel at the office of Reinwald O'Connor & Playdon. He advises government agencies, businesses and community groups in the areas of land use, coastal zone management and hazard mitigation. After finishing the "Hawai'i Coastal Hazard Mitigation Guidebook," he helped Indonesia put similar materials together to speed recovery from the tsunami and is currently assisting officials in Louisiana with revival from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Dr. Darren Okimoto
Dr. Darren Okimoto is the Extension Leader for the University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program. He holds a M.S. in Zoology from the University of Hawai'i and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Delaware (UD). Following his graduation from Delaware, Dr. Okimoto served as a postdoctoral fellow in UD's Department of Psychology. He returned to the biology department for three years and a half years as an assistant professor in biology to teach elementary human physiology and introductory biology courses. Prior to returning to Hawai'i, he worked as a Sea Grant Extension Agent in American Samoa at the American Samoa Community College. During his tenure in American Samoa he also served as the Marine Science Director and Acting Science Department Chair.
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