Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Establishes the Hawaii Community Resilience Hub Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to support the development of community-based resilience hubs across the State and leverage federal, philanthropic, and private-sector funding for disaster preparedness and climate resilience. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)

Statutes affected:
HB2581: 127A-2
HB2581 HD1: 127A-2
HB2581 HD2: 127A-2
HB2581 SD1: 127A-2