Establishes a pilot program to create community resilience hubs in Hawaii to improve emergency preparedness.

The bill establishes a pilot program within the University of Hawaii to create five community resilience hubs across the state. These hubs aim to enhance emergency preparedness in response to natural disasters exacerbated by climate change. Locations include urban and rural areas on Oahu, and hubs on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. The program will be funded through general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027. The University of Hawaii must submit a report on the pilot program to the legislature before the 2027 session.

Establishes a pilot program to create community resilience hubs in Hawaii to improve emergency preparedness.

The bill establishes a pilot program within the University of Hawaii to create five community resilience hubs across the state. These hubs aim to enhance emergency preparedness in response to natural disasters exacerbated by climate change. Locations include urban and rural areas on Oahu, and hubs on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. The program will be funded through general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027. The University of Hawaii must submit a report on the pilot program to the legislature before the 2027 session.