Hawaii HR142 requests the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to assess and improve hurricane shelter capacity in the state.

The bill requests the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify and assess emergency shelters capable of withstanding hurricane conditions. It mandates the agency to compile a list of shelters, including their locations and hurricane resilience capability, and develop recommendations for improving hurricane shelter capacity. The agency must submit a report to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session. This initiative aims to enhance disaster preparedness and public awareness by ensuring residents have access to reliable information about hurricane shelters.

Hawaii HR142 requests the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to assess and improve hurricane shelter capacity in the state.

The bill requests the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to identify and assess emergency shelters capable of withstanding hurricane conditions. It mandates the agency to compile a list of shelters, including their locations and hurricane resilience capability, and develop recommendations for improving hurricane shelter capacity. The agency must submit a report to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session. This initiative aims to enhance disaster preparedness and public awareness by ensuring residents have access to reliable information about hurricane shelters.