HB357

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

Hawaii HB357 addresses the increasing threat of stronger hurricanes due to climate change. The bill allocates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to strengthen existing hurricane shelters and develop new ones capable of withstanding category five hurricanes. The Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, will manage these funds. The bill emphasizes the urgency of this action, noting that super category five hurricanes, with wind speeds up to 200 miles per hour, are becoming more frequent.