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HI HR82
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 and complaints.
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Requires HEMA to consider population density, hazard risks, vulnerable populations (including people with disabilities as defined by the ADA and those with access and functional needs as defined by FEMA), vulnerable areas of the State, and other relevant criteria in siren placement decisions.
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Requests HEMA submit a report listing planned outdoor warning siren installation locations for fiscal year 2019-2020 no later than twenty days before the Regular Session of 2019 convenes.
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References the January 13, 2018 false missile alert that demonstrated the statewide warning system was not reaching all residents, as some did not receive alerts or hear audible sirens.
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Notes outdoor warning sirens have an audible range of approximately one mile and cost approximately $100,000 each to install, making comprehensive coverage costly and requiring prioritization based on need rather than demand.
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