HI SB2109

Directs the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) to develop and implement by July 1, 2027, a statewide public education program promoting the agency's 14-day household emergency supply recommendation for food, water, and medications, with multilingual and accessible materials targeting vulnerable populations.

Requires the Governor or county mayor to provide a certified American Sign Language interpreter during all live emergency broadcast announcements beginning July 1, 2027, with the interpreter displayed in a picture-in-picture window at least one-quarter the size of the primary video.

Cites current low household preparedness rates, with only approximately 12% of Hawaii households statewide meeting the 14-day supply standard, ranging from 8.5% in Kauai County to 19.5% in Hawaii County.

Mandates annual reports to the legislature from 2028 through 2030 on program implementation, media dissemination activities, household preparedness metrics, and expenditures.

Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the communications program and expand bilingual resources for residents with limited English proficiency.