HI HR229

City and County of Honolulu requested to apply for maximum federal relief funds available under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster and Emergency Assistance Act following the March 11, 2011 tsunami caused by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake in Japan.

State of Hawaii requested to assist Honolulu by maximizing available matching funds for federal reimbursements and assembling an intergovernmental task force to expedite relief efforts.

Keehi Lagoon and Haleiwa experienced significant damage, with at least 25 boats sunk and 200 boats damaged when floating docks broke loose.

City and County of Honolulu requested to expedite building permits for property owners who suffered tsunami damage to enable prompt rebuilding and economic recovery.

United States Congress urged to refrain from making cuts to the Tsunami Pacific Alert System.