Council adopts resolution urging installation of flood monitoring devices in inundation zones

The Honolulu City Council adopted a resolution directing the City Administration to install monitoring devices in flood-inundation zones to improve public safety and emergency response during weather- and climate-related disasters.

Council Member Tolba presented the measure in the Public Safety and Economy Committee. The transcript records the committee adopted CR 299 and Resolution 205-34; the director was standing by remotely but the meeting record shows no public testimony on the matter. The resolution calls for monitoring devices to enhance situational awareness during floods and to support emergency-response operations.

The council adopted the committee report and resolution with no objections noted during the meeting. The resolution is a policy direction to the administration; implementation requires department procurement and an operations plan to place monitoring sensors in identified inundation zones.