Hawaii HB357 allocates funds to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new ones to withstand category five hurricanes.

Hawaii HB357 addresses the urgent need to enhance hurricane shelters in the state due to the increasing frequency and strength of hurricanes. The bill allocates funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to strengthen existing shelters and develop new ones capable of withstanding category five hurricanes. This initiative responds to the state's vulnerability, with many current shelters unable to withstand even a category two hurricane. The bill emphasizes the state's moral obligation to protect its residents and future generations from the growing threat of hurricanes.

Hawaii HB357 allocates funds to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new ones to withstand category five hurricanes.

Hawaii HB357 addresses the urgent need to enhance hurricane shelters in the state due to the increasing frequency and strength of hurricanes. The bill allocates funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to strengthen existing shelters and develop new ones capable of withstanding category five hurricanes. This initiative responds to the state's vulnerability, with many current shelters unable to withstand even a category two hurricane. The bill emphasizes the state's moral obligation to protect its residents and future generations from the growing threat of hurricanes.