Josh Green: “For the second year, we are taking steps to ensure Hawaiʻi is prepared and the valuable time needed for response is…”

Kauhale like Hoʻokahi Leo improve lives while making smarter use of our public resources and they demonstrate how investing in housing strengthens Hawaiʻi.

When people have a stable place to live, surrounded by supportive services and a community that cares for them, they become healthier, spend less time relying on emergency systems and have the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

This is a meaningful step for Hawaiʻi and reflects what we have heard from communities across the state: When federal lands are no longer needed, they should be returned.

All state agencies and officers to cooperate and extend their services, materials, and facilities as may be required to assist in emergency response efforts.