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This concurrent resolution urges the County of Maui, the Maui Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Transportation, and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a comprehensive evacuation route signage program, prompted by the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires in Lahaina and the county's vulnerability to natural disasters like hurricanes, tsunamis, and flooding. The resolution recommends that the program incorporate best practices from other jurisdictions, such as Florida and Los Angeles, including standardized signage, digital integration, multilingual accessibility, and periodic public education campaigns. The proposed program aims to reduce confusion during emergencies, improve evacuation efficiency, and enhance public safety by strategically placing and maintaining clear evacuation route markers. Additionally, the resolution requests collaboration between various agencies to ensure signage aligns with existing evacuation plans and infrastructure, and calls for public awareness campaigns to educate residents and visitors about designated evacuation routes. The resolution will be transmitted to key government officials, including the Governor, Director of Transportation, and local Maui County leadership, to encourage action and implementation.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=96&year=2025