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After Kona storms, council presses Emergency Management for more shelters, staff and interim hubs
Summary
Councilmembers urged funding and planning for permanent and interim shelters after the recent Kona lows; Director Collins said DEM currently has 15 funded staff, requested 25 this year (8 in the proposal) and argued the department needs about 80 personnel long-term to manage sustained emergency operations.
Councilmembers pressed the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) on March 30 for clearer plans and more resources after the recent Kona low storms revealed gaps in shelter capacity and response.
Chair Waters and several councilmembers said every district needs resilient shelter options and asked why the city could not prioritize design and construction. Vice Chair Tupala recounted setting up a temporary hub in Laie after the storm, saying…
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