Pacific Services Center

Risk Management

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`Aha is a traditional Hawaiian cord made from twisted coconut husk fibers. Individually, the fibers are easily broken, but woven together they are strong enough to be used as a cohesive rope. Like the `aha, the NOAA Pacific Services Center weaves together many layers of knowledge, expertise, and partnerships to help support the needs of local communities, as well as to honor the past, care for the present, and provide for the future.

Pacific Risk Management `Ohana (PRiMO)

PRiMO is a network of partners committed to enhancing the resilience of Pacific Islands through risk management. PRiMO recognizes the value of collective action and works through partnerships to improve coordination, build regional capacity in risk management, and strengthen and sustain hazard-resilient communities.

The Pacific Services Center serves on PRiMO's Executive Council (the Navigators), participates in several huis (working groups), employs the PRiMO Executive Director, and provides executive secretariat functions.

For more information on PRiMO, visit www.primohui.org.

The Pacific Region at Risk

Risk Management - The Pacific islands are especially vulnerable to natural and human-induced hazards. These include sea-level rise, droughts, extreme weather events, hazardous material releases, and invasive species threats.

The NOAA Pacific Services Center uses cutting-edge geospatial technology to address these challenges. Our talented staff provides essential risk management coordination and tools that are used to promote community resilience in the Pacific region.