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This concurrent resolution urges the four counties of Hawaii (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai) to create and maintain a comprehensive, publicly accessible electronic list of hurricane refuges and shelters. The resolution acknowledges the increasing intensity of extreme weather events and the current lack of readily available information about emergency shelters. It specifically calls for each county to inventory their designated emergency refuges and shelters, documenting their ability to withstand at least a category one hurricane. The proposed electronic lists would include critical details such as facility location, address, hurricane sustainability, capacity limits, pet-friendliness, and accommodations for individuals with access and functional needs. The resolution also recommends including a disclaimer that shelters may not be guaranteed to be open during every emergency, and encourages counties to collaborate with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop a statewide list of shelters and their hurricane ratings. The ultimate goal is to provide the public with crucial, up-to-date information about where they can seek refuge during a hurricane or other extreme weather event.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=164&year=2025