STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1407
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.C.R. No. 84
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Safety and Military Affairs, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 84 entitled:
"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAUI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TO CONDUCT REAL-TIME WILDFIRE AND OTHER DISASTER DRILLS INVOLVING THE MAUI COMMUNITY,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose and
intent of this measure is to urge the County of Maui to:
(1) In conjunction with the Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and Department of Defense, conduct real-time wildfire and other disaster drills involving the Maui community; and
(2) Collaborate
with community leaders, local businesses, schools, and other stakeholders to
maximize participation and effectiveness of the drills.
Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from two individuals.
Your Committees find that the impact of recent natural disasters in Maui have demonstrated the importance of real-time practical emergency response training that incorporates both emergency personnel and members of the community. Your Committees recognize that several municipalities in the United States and other jurisdictions have implemented successful community-based disaster drills and response programs. This measure addresses the critical need for comprehensive and community-involved emergency preparedness measures and will help create a resilient and well-informed population that is better equipped to respond effectively when natural disasters occur.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Safety and Military Affairs that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 84 and recommend its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Safety and Military Affairs,
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________________________________ BRANDON J.C. ELEFANTE, Chair |
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________________________________ GLENN WAKAI, Chair |
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