Hawaii HB596 amends definitions of "disaster" and "emergency" to include various natural and artificial causes.

Hawaii HB596 amends the definition of "disaster" to include any emergency that results in widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life, property, or environment from sudden natural or artificial causes. It also amends the definition of "emergency" to include any disaster that causes catastrophic harm and immediate danger to the population, substantial damage to property, or substantial damage to the environment, where timely action can avert or minimize harm.

Hawaii HB596 amends definitions of "disaster" and "emergency" to include various natural and artificial causes.

Hawaii HB596 amends the definition of "disaster" to include any emergency that results in widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life, property, or environment from sudden natural or artificial causes. It also amends the definition of "emergency" to include any disaster that causes catastrophic harm and immediate danger to the population, substantial damage to property, or substantial damage to the environment, where timely action can avert or minimize harm.