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By eliminating any weak points in the roof construction, using plywood under the metal roofs, and by using better fasteners, metal roofs will stay intact during the heavy rain and winds of typhoons.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Haleiwa, Hawaii, January 18, 2009 -- Cliff Steele explains how mitigation helps make a home more disaster resistant at a disaster recovery center on Oahu's north shore. Severe storms and flooding on two islands Dec. 10-16,2008, led to the declaration. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Oahu, Hawaii, Feb. 9, 2010 -- FEMA Personnel participate in the Lei Cutting ceremony upon the establishment of the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center on Oahu

Remains of shed burned down by lava.

Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Oct. 18, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX employees in the Hawaii office practice "drop, cover, and hold on" during ShakeOut

[Earthquake] Honolulu, HI, October 28, 2006 - FEMA MERS communication specialists establish KU bands for the joint field office and Redding, CA smokejumpers build partisians for FEMA divisions. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Kapaau, HI, October 25, 2006 - The Polou Valley Lookout road was closed due to recent damage caused by earthquakes, DOT crews examine the damage prior to repair. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

Lava engulfing a field and fence near Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Close u of red hot lava flowing on a dirt road, a result of the Kilauea Volcano eruption and lava flow in 2014.

[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 11, 2006 - FEMA Local resident Vicki O'Bryant discusses the registration procedure with FEMA Mitigation Specialist George Garcia at the Hilo Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC opened and the disaster victims were able to begin registering in person for Individual Assistance (IA). Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Pepeekeo, HI, November 13, 2006 - FEMA Mitigation Map Mod. specialist Marshall Marik and U.S. Army Corps structural engineer Peter Lam inspect a gas line that provides energy to operate a police/fire communication tower. The FEMA coordinated mitigation inspection team was checking for a rupture in the line that may exist after a recent series of earthquakes. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.