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HI SCR66
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Kidani
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AI Summary
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Request that the United States Pacific Command develop and implement a warning system for military-related emergencies affecting Hawaii.
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Request that the United States Pacific Command be designated as the sole agency responsible for issuing public alerts and warnings relating to military matters affecting the state.
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References the January 13, 2018 false ballistic missile alert issued by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, which caused widespread panic across the state.
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Asserts that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency lacks the necessary resources to detect and confirm actual military threats, despite having authority to issue warnings.
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Direct certified copies of the resolution to the Commander of the United States Pacific Command and the Director of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Legislative Description
Requesting That The United States Pacific Command Develop And Implement A Warning System For Military-related Emergencies Affecting The State And That The United States Pacific Command Be The Sole Agency Responsible For Issuing Public Alerts Or Warnings Relating To Military Matters Affecting The State.
Emergency Management
Last Action
Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/27/2018