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HI HCR37

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Chun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to collaborate with county emergency management agencies to develop initiatives and outreach programs for kupuna (elderly) emergency preparedness
  • Identify elderly population (age 65+) as particularly vulnerable in emergencies due to physical limitations, chronic health conditions, and limited access to communication technology
  • Note that individuals aged 65 and older comprise over 19 percent of Hawaii's population with expected growth
  • Direct transmission of certified copies to Director of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and administrators of emergency management agencies in Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai counties

Legislative Description

Requesting The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Collaborate With Relevant Agencies To Develop Initiatives And Outreach Programs To Inform Kupuna About Emergency Preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs4/4/2025
Human Services & Homelessness3/27/2025
Public Safety3/14/2025

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