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SCR 96

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.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angus McKelvey

Resolution requests Maui County and Hawaii agencies jointly create evacuation route signage program to guide residents to safety during emergencies.

The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
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Bill Summary · SCR 96

Legislative bill overview

SCR 96 is a concurrent resolution urging Maui County, its emergency management agency, the state Department of Transportation, and Hawaii's emergency management agency to jointly develop and implement a comprehensive evacuation route signage program for Maui County. The resolution does not mandate action or allocate funds; it formally requests these agencies coordinate on this initiative.

Why is this important

Clear evacuation signage can save lives during emergencies by helping residents and visitors quickly identify safe routes during disasters, wildfires, tsunamis, or other crises. Maui experienced devastating wildfires in August 2023 that killed over 100 people, partly due to evacuation challenges, making this issue locally significant and timely.

Potential points of contention

  • Non-binding nature: As a resolution rather than legislation, it carries no enforcement mechanism or funding requirement, making implementation dependent on agency willingness and competing budget priorities
  • Funding responsibility unclear: The measure doesn't specify which entity pays for signage design, installation, and maintenance across Maui's varied terrain and jurisdictions
  • Coordination complexity: Requiring multiple agencies (county, state DOT, two emergency management entities) to cooperate may create delays or buck-passing if priorities diverge

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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