HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.R. NO.
161
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
HOUSE RESOLUTION
requesting the hawaii emergency management agency to assist in organizing a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs.
WHEREAS, the increasing likelihood and severity of natural disasters caused by climate change have made emergency preparedness to protect lives and property more urgent; and
WHEREAS, community resilience hubs can help residents prepare for natural or human-caused disasters by serving as centers for coordination, resources, and information before, during, and after emergencies; and
WHEREAS, organizations throughout the State are actively working to develop and support community resilience hubs, including organizations that possess significant expertise and experience in community-based disaster preparedness; and
WHEREAS, convening a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share best practices, strengthen partnerships, and develop coordinated strategies to enhance community resilience across Hawaii; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to assist in organizing a statewide summit of organizations working on community resilience hubs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to partner with Vibrant Hawaii and Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods, who are requested to take the lead in organizing the summit, including:
(1) Coordinating with relevant organizations on Oahu and across the State that are engaged in community resilience hub initiatives; and
(2) Exploring strategies for establishing and strengthening community resilience hubs throughout the State; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to support the planning and coordination of the summit and provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise, as appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations regarding the establishment of community resilience hubs in the State, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Chief Executive Officer of Vibrant Hawaii, and Director of the Community Engagement for Resilient Neighborhoods.
OFFERED BY:
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Report Title:
Community Resilience Hubs; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Statewide Summit