Hawaii HB113 mandates fire prevention measures and establishes a community fuels reduction project.

Hawaii HB113 amends Chapter 132 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require owners of buildings, structures, or premises in hazardous fire areas to clear flammable vegetation within thirty feet of their property. The bill also appropriates funds for the Department of Land and Natural Resources' community fuels reduction project, which aims to reduce hazardous wildfire fuels on state lands. The project includes measures such as creating firebreaks, reducing flammable grasses, and providing water infrastructure for grazing and fire suppression.

Hawaii HB113 mandates fire prevention measures and establishes a community fuels reduction project.

Hawaii HB113 amends Chapter 132 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require owners of buildings, structures, or premises in hazardous fire areas to clear flammable vegetation within thirty feet of their property. The bill also appropriates funds for the Department of Land and Natural Resources' community fuels reduction project, which aims to reduce hazardous wildfire fuels on state lands. The project includes measures such as creating firebreaks, reducing flammable grasses, and providing water infrastructure for grazing and fire suppression.