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SCR 84

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.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 7 co-sponsors

Hawaii resolution urges Maui County to conduct regular community wildfire and disaster preparedness drills with state and federal emergency agencies to improve evacuation readiness.

Re-referred to WAL, referral sheet 29
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Bill Summary · SCR 84

Legislative bill overview

SCR 84 is a resolution urging Maui County, working with state and federal emergency management agencies, to conduct real-time community wildfire and disaster drills. The resolution emphasizes coordinated emergency preparedness exercises involving the broader Maui community, not just government agencies.

Why is this important

Maui experienced one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history in August 2023 (Lahaina fire), killing over 100 people and exposing critical gaps in evacuation procedures and public warning systems. Community drills can identify weaknesses in emergency response, improve public awareness of evacuation routes, and build disaster resilience before the next major event occurs.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Conducting regular real-time drills requires significant funding and personnel time that could compete with other county priorities
  • Public participation burden: Meaningful community drills require resident participation, which may be difficult to achieve consistently and could face pushback from those fatigued by disaster reminders
  • Coordination complexity: Involving multiple agencies (county, state, federal) creates logistical challenges in planning and execution; unclear who bears ultimate responsibility for organizing and funding

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

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