S.C.R. NO. 222 Summary

• Requests the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to conduct disaster preparedness outreach and education throughout the state, with focus on sea level rise threats and community resilience.

• Notes that global sea level could rise 30 centimeters by 2050 and 69-111 centimeters by 2100 depending on emission scenarios, with potential rise exceeding three feet by 2100 according to Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.

• Identifies that 6,500 structures and 19,800 people statewide will be exposed to chronic flooding over the next 30-70 years, with approximately 38 miles of roadways and 550 cultural sites at risk.

• Estimates a potential $19 billion economic loss to the state from sea level rise-related flooding, affecting a 25,800-acre statewide exposure area.

• Requires outreach and education to include information on enhancing community resilience and building awareness of hazard mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.