REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO IDENTIFY AND ASSESS EMERGENCY SHELTERS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING HURRICANE CONDITIONS AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPROVE THE STATE'S HURRICANE SHELTER CAPACITY.

Summary

The resolution directs the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to inventory all designated emergency shelters, evaluate whether they can withstand at least Category 1 hurricane winds, and publish the results. It also requires the agency to propose upgrades and submit a report with recommendations to the Legislature before the 2027 session. This aims to boost public safety by ensuring shelters are structurally sound during storms.

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