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From: Sylvia Dolena
Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2024 3:29 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: SUPPORT BILL 131-24
Aloha Council Members,
This is urgent.
I was living in Kapoho during the Kilauea and lava flows. It was a stressful nightmare to know that we only
had one way out of Puna after the lava covered Hwy 130.And that road was along the ocean and narrow with
the lava also flowing in that direction. Try living with that stress for weeks!!
We need alternate routes to safety for any natural disaster.
Bill 131-24,allocating$2,000,000 for the Puna Alternate Routes Study. Spearheaded by the Department of
Public Works,the study aims to identify alternate routes and elevate quality of life by:
- Improving transportation efficiency,
- Reducing traffic congestion,and
- Enhancing evacuation capabilities during emergencies.
The funding includes $1,000,000 from the Hawai'i State Legislature and an additional $1,000,000 from the
County of Hawaii.The alternate route study aligns with Resolution 416-24,a policy directive adopted by the
Hawai'i County Council on January 24, 2024.
Sylvia Dolena
Owner, Pele Lani Farm LLC ��,-'
Owner, Winning Edge Women's Leadership
Director, Puna Rising Entrepreneur Hub
Co-founder,Aloha Animal Advocates, HI Domestic non-profit a
Director, Malama O'Puna. 501c3 ' --
President,Aloha Lokahi Association, 501c3
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President, Kulia I Ka Nu'u Outreach Services NM1p
Vice President, Love Those Dog Paws, 501c3
Executive Coach, Hewlett-Packard Enterprises
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