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HI HCR97
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Urges the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) to update its process for determining locations of new outdoor warning sirens to be systematic, transparent, and data-driven rather than based on public requests or complaints.
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Requires HEMA to consider population density, vulnerable populations (including people with disabilities under the ADA and those with access and functional needs under FEMA definitions), hazard risks, and other relevant data when deciding siren locations.
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Requests HEMA to submit a report listing locations planned for new outdoor warning siren installations during fiscal year 2019-2020 no later than twenty days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be sent to the Governor, HEMA Director, each county Mayor, and each county's Civil Defense and Emergency Management Agency.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Conduct A Systematic, Transparent, And Data-driven Assessment To Determine Where New Warning Sirens Are Needed In The State, Based On Hazard Risks, Population Density, Vulnerable Populations, And Other Relevant Criteria.
Report
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).
3/28/2018