Oct 29, 2025BoardMeeting
BoardHawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management Meeting
The council discussed the impacts of potential federal budget shutdowns on state departments and employee pay. Key agenda items included preparation for the Vigilant Guard 2027 exercise and the Makahiti exercise, focusing on consequence management and homeland defense. Presentations covered Kauai County's wildfire resilience initiatives, specifically new building codes for historic plantation camps designed to mitigate fire risks. Additional updates were provided regarding upcoming infrastructure projects, including a new distribution center and communications tower, as well as the rebranding and expansion of the MSR community response program.