The Hawaiʻi County Council is looking to set up a working group that would improve the island’s radio communications during emergencies and natural disasters.
County lawmakers are considering a measure urging the mayor to establish the group which would then form a “County Radio Plan.” The plan would expand the island’s radio capacity and infrastructure, and focus on isolated or rural areas.
Councilmember Cynthia Evans, who introduced the resolution, said the strong radio infrastructure would be especially helpful during emergencies.
She said it would also help in situations when Hawaiian Electric proactively shuts off an area’s power to prevent wildfires — a recent plan the utility implemented in the wake of the 2023 Maui fires.
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