Requests state buildings designed after July 1, 2027, to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and serve as emergency shelters.

The bill addresses the vulnerability of Hawaii to Category 5 hurricanes, which have become more frequent due to climate change. It requests that state buildings designed after July 1, 2027, and intended to serve as emergency shelters be built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes. This measure aims to ensure adequate shelter capacity for residents in the event of severe storms. The Department of Accounting and General Services is tasked with enforcing this requirement and adopting rules to implement these provisions.

Requests state buildings designed after July 1, 2027, to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and serve as emergency shelters.

The bill addresses the vulnerability of Hawaii to Category 5 hurricanes, which have become more frequent due to climate change. It requests that state buildings designed after July 1, 2027, and intended to serve as emergency shelters be built to withstand Category 5 hurricanes. This measure aims to ensure adequate shelter capacity for residents in the event of severe storms. The Department of Accounting and General Services is tasked with enforcing this requirement and adopting rules to implement these provisions.