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Mayor Harry Kim <br />County of Hawai `i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />March XX, 2019 <br />Page 2 <br />The 2018 Kilauea eruption that occurred in the Lower East Rift Zone of Puna has covered significant <br />portions of Highways 132, 137 and Pohoiki Road. Goal 4.3.1a of the Puna Community Development <br />Plan (PCDP) states that "There are adequate emergency and evacuation routes and connectivity <br />throughout Puna's roadway network." Also, Objective 4.3.2 a, states: "Create alternative, redundant <br />routes for existing Highways 11, 130 and 132 using existing routes wherever possible." <br />It is the County and State's responsibility to keep the people of these communities safe. The PCDP AC <br />members are relaying the concerns of our residents and are asking for the support from County, State, <br />and federal agencies to expeditiously provide reasonable vehicular access for the residents, business <br />owners and farmers in these areas to facilitate the return of a sense of normalcy and community. <br />Sincerely, <br />Larry Brown <br />Chair, Puna CDP Action Committee <br />cc: Ms. Susan Lee Loy, County Council Member District 3 <br />Ms. Ashley Kierkiewicz, County Council Member District 4 <br />Mr. Matt Kanealii-Kleinfelder, County Council Member District 5 <br />Ms. Maile David, County Council Member District 6 <br />Mr. David Ige, Governor of Hawai `i <br />Mr. Brian Schatz, U.S. Senator for Hawaii <br />Ms. Mazie Hirono, U.S. Senator for Hawaii <br />Ms. Tulsi Gabbard, Congresswoman District 2 <br />Mr. Russell Ruderman, State Senator District 2 <br />Mr. Richard Onishi, State Representative District 3 <br />Ms. Joy San Buenaventura, State Representative District 4 <br />Kilauea Eruption Recovery Support Function Team <br />