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.
Impact
The implementation of the drills as proposed in SR67 is expected to improve public awareness of emergency protocols and foster a sense of community ownership in disaster preparedness. By engaging residents in all phases of the preparation, execution, and evaluation of these drills, the legislation aims to create a well-informed population that is better equipped to respond effectively during actual emergencies. The community's involvement is expected to reveal critical insights and gaps in existing emergency protocols, ultimately leading to enhanced disaster management through continuous improvement practices.
Summary
Senate Resolution 67 urges the County of Maui, along with key state agencies such as the Maui Emergency Management Agency and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to conduct real-time wildfire and disaster drills involving the local community. The bill highlights the crucial need for comprehensive emergency preparedness measures in response to the increasing frequency of natural disasters, particularly wildfires, affecting Maui and the broader state of Hawaii. The resolution advocates for practical, community-focused training that integrates both local residents and emergency personnel to enhance the effectiveness of disaster response strategies.
Contention
While the resolution primarily focuses on enhancing disaster preparedness on Maui, there may be concerns regarding resource allocation and the feasibility of conducting such drills effectively. There may also be discussions around the sufficiency of existing training programs and whether additional measures are necessary for comprehensive community readiness. The collaboration among various stakeholders, including local businesses, schools, and community leaders as encouraged by the resolution, could also raise questions about their commitment and capability to participate in such initiatives.
Same As
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.
Urging The Department Of Health And Encouraging The County Of Maui, United States Army Corps Of Engineers, And Federal Emergency Management Agency To Take Certain Measures To Ensure The Safest Possible Management Of Ash And Debris From The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.
Urging The Department Of Health And Encouraging The County Of Maui, United States Army Corps Of Engineers, And Federal Emergency Management Agency To Take Certain Measures To Ensure The Safest Possible Management Of Ash And Debris From The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.
Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.
Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.
Urging The Department Of Education And Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Adopt A Curriculum For High School Students To Participate In The Youth Civil Defense Corps.
Requires DOH to establish Regional Hospital System Program for Emergency Preparedness and to annually survey preparedness and resiliency of State's hospital system in event of public emergency.