Is Hawaii Ready For The Next Big Hurricane?

By Noel Morin for the Honolulu Civil Beat

The state is prioritizing adaptation and resiliency. Gov. Josh Green’s Climate Advisory Team is tasked with developing a climate resilience policy, strategy, and a roadmap to enable Hawaii to “mitigate the financial impact of climate change,” according to the governor’s May 2024 press release.

The release emphasizes the commitment to “maintaining stable housing and insurance markets.” The plans must include climate-proofing our homes, buildings, and infrastructure and ensuring robust disaster preparedness and recovery capacity.

Executing the plan will inevitably span decades, so a long-term roadmap is needed, along with near-term interventions, e.g., disaster-preparedness education and storm-proofing of homes, designed to maximize the protection of our community.

Click here to read the full story in the September 23 Honolulu Civil Beat