Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Act to enhance residential property resilience against disasters.
The Strengthen Hawaii Homes Act establishes a program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to retrofit residential properties in historically vulnerable areas. The program aims to improve resilience against disasters and reduce potential insurance liabilities. The department can make funds available to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting properties. Contractors must meet specific eligibility criteria, including certifications from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety.
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