Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR96 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 96 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI and the Maui Emergency Management agency, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and the hawaii EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT agency, TO develop and implement AN EVACUATION ROUTE SIGNAGE PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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3	3	THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 96
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37	37	URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI and the Maui Emergency Management agency, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and the hawaii EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT agency, TO develop and implement AN EVACUATION ROUTE SIGNAGE PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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43	43	WHEREAS, the County of Maui is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, including wildfires, hurricanes, tsunamis, and flooding, which necessitate clear and effective evacuation plans; and WHEREAS, recent events, such as the 2023 Maui wildfires in Lahaina, have demonstrated the need for better communication and signage to direct residents and visitors to safe evacuation routes during emergencies; and WHEREAS, other states and municipalities have successfully implemented evacuation route signage programs to enhance public safety and ensure efficient evacuations during emergencies; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida has developed a comprehensive evacuation route signage system that includes clearly marked routes, real-time digital updates, and public education campaigns; and WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles has implemented an advanced evacuation route system that incorporates digital signage, GPS integration, and multilingual emergency messaging; and WHEREAS, studies have shown that well-marked evacuation routes reduce confusion, save lives, and improve the efficiency of emergency response efforts; and WHEREAS, an effective evacuation route signage program should include standardized signage, multiple language accessibility, digital and physical markers, and periodic public education campaigns; and WHEREAS, a collaborative approach between the County of Maui, Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and Department of Transportation would ensure that evacuation signage is strategically placed and maintained for the safety of residents and visitors; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the House of Representatives concurring, that the County of Maui and Maui Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, are urged to develop and implement an evacuation route signage program for the County of Maui; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the program is requested to consider best practices from other states and municipalities, including the use of standardized signage, digital integration, and multilingual accessibility; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Maui and the Department of Transportation are requested to collaborate with emergency management agencies to ensure that signage placement aligns with existing evacuation plans and infrastructure; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Maui is requested to conduct public awareness campaigns to educate residents and visitors about designated evacuation routes and signage; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Transportation, Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Mayor of the County of Maui, Chairperson of the Maui County Council, and Administrator of the Maui Emergency Management Agency. OFFERED BY: _____________________________ Report Title: HIEMA; DOT; Maui County; Emergency Response; Evacuation Signage Program
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45	45	WHEREAS, the County of Maui is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, including wildfires, hurricanes, tsunamis, and flooding, which necessitate clear and effective evacuation plans; and
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49	49	WHEREAS, recent events, such as the 2023 Maui wildfires in Lahaina, have demonstrated the need for better communication and signage to direct residents and visitors to safe evacuation routes during emergencies; and
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53	53	WHEREAS, other states and municipalities have successfully implemented evacuation route signage programs to enhance public safety and ensure efficient evacuations during emergencies; and
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57	57	WHEREAS, the State of Florida has developed a comprehensive evacuation route signage system that includes clearly marked routes, real-time digital updates, and public education campaigns; and
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61	61	WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles has implemented an advanced evacuation route system that incorporates digital signage, GPS integration, and multilingual emergency messaging; and
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65	65	WHEREAS, studies have shown that well-marked evacuation routes reduce confusion, save lives, and improve the efficiency of emergency response efforts; and
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69	69	WHEREAS, an effective evacuation route signage program should include standardized signage, multiple language accessibility, digital and physical markers, and periodic public education campaigns; and
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73	73	WHEREAS, a collaborative approach between the County of Maui, Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and Department of Transportation would ensure that evacuation signage is strategically placed and maintained for the safety of residents and visitors; now, therefore,
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77	77	BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the House of Representatives concurring, that the County of Maui and Maui Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, are urged to develop and implement an evacuation route signage program for the County of Maui; and
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81	81	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the program is requested to consider best practices from other states and municipalities, including the use of standardized signage, digital integration, and multilingual accessibility; and
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85	85	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Maui and the Department of Transportation are requested to collaborate with emergency management agencies to ensure that signage placement aligns with existing evacuation plans and infrastructure; and
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89	89	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Maui is requested to conduct public awareness campaigns to educate residents and visitors about designated evacuation routes and signage; and
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93	93	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Transportation, Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Mayor of the County of Maui, Chairperson of the Maui County Council, and Administrator of the Maui Emergency Management Agency.
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101	101	OFFERED BY: _____________________________
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