Hawaii HB354 proposes funding for emergency management initiatives, including tax credits, grants for home fortification, and shelter development.

Hawaii HB354 aims to address the lack of tax incentives and grants for home fortification and hurricane shelter capacity by appropriating funds for the office of the governor. The bill seeks to provide income tax credits for emergency management and disaster preparedness, grants for low-income families to strengthen their homes, and oversee the development of emergency shelters. The funds will also support hiring necessary personnel to manage these initiatives. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Hawaii HB354 proposes funding for emergency management initiatives, including tax credits, grants for home fortification, and shelter development.

Hawaii HB354 aims to address the lack of tax incentives and grants for home fortification and hurricane shelter capacity by appropriating funds for the office of the governor. The bill seeks to provide income tax credits for emergency management and disaster preparedness, grants for low-income families to strengthen their homes, and oversee the development of emergency shelters. The funds will also support hiring necessary personnel to manage these initiatives. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.