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This Resolution urges the Governor of Hawaii to establish a color-coded advisory system to communicate the evolving threat of COVID-19, a respiratory illness. Recognizing the need for clear public information and a unified government response, the resolution proposes a system similar to one previously used by the Department of Homeland Security, which is familiar to the public. This system would involve four risk levels: Red (Severe, indicating widespread community transmission with actions like quarantines and travel cancellation), Orange (Substantial, with sustained community transmission and public health emergencies), Yellow (Moderate, with increased but contained transmission and advisories against large gatherings), and Blue (Limited, with sporadic infections and emphasis on hygiene). Each level would outline specific government actions and public recommendations, with clear criteria for changing levels based on factors like the number of COVID-19 cases. The Governor, Department of Health, and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) are requested to coordinate this unified system to inform both the public and government agencies about the threat level and corresponding restrictions.