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Home My WebLink AboutRES 632 Draft 02 2022-2024 GOEAC-43 November 19,2024 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 632-24: REQUESTS THE MAYOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP (Draft 2) A COUNTY RADIO PLAN Seeks to convene a working group consisting of representatives from the Civil Defense Agency, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Hawai`i Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Auxiliary Communication Service, five members from amateur radio clubs, and other non-voting members to improve the County's radio communication infrastructure focusing on emergency response for rural and isolated areas. Reference: Comm. 1048.4 Intr.by: Ms. Evans Postponed: October 1 and 15, 2024 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Evans, seconded by Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder to recommend adoption of Resolution 632-24, as amended.) POSTPONED INDEFINITELY: Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas, and Acting Chair Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder—8. Noes: None. Absent: None. 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If a response is received after this date, every effort will be made to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation,but there is no guarantee the request can be filled. Upon request,this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. Page 3 JMtV OFH4 COUNTY OF HAWAIJ STATE OF HAWAIJ RESOLUTION NO. 632 24 (DP -AFT 2) A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MAYOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A COUNTY RADIO PLAN. WHEREAS, during times of natural disaster and other emergency situations, inadequate power supply or Internet access can impair communication channels and jeopardize the ability of vulnerable communities to access crucial, up-to-date information, especially in remote areas where the only means of communication may be battery -powered radio; and WHEREAS, recent natural disasters have highlighted the need to identify all existing lines of communication between government and non -government organizations during an emergency or disaster and to develop best practices when lines of communication become inoperable; and WHEREAS, radio systems provide a critical alternative communications resource for both public and private parties, including law enforcement and public safety agencies, local Community Emergency Response Teams, and amateur ham radio operators, to utilize when other lines of communication are nonviable; and WHEREAS, amateur ham radio infrastructure can assist in the coordination of government communication with the Hawaii Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster ("HVOAD"), Auxiliary Communication Service ("ACS"), medical care providers, and other non -governmental organizations; and WHEREAS, a framework for cooperation with ham radio operators provides an alternative method to circulate critical information and more detailed reporting and updates of specific regional information; and WHEREAS, the development of a "County Radio Plan" would organize and structure the County's efforts to improve its radio communication infrastructure in collaboration with public and private partners across all habitable parts of Hawaii Island, with a special focus on emergency response for rural or isolated areas; and WHEREAS, a "County Radio Plan" would also identify existing "hub and spoke" radio network communication strengths and potential weaknesses, such as lack of backup power systems, inadequate infrastructure to reach remote areas, and the need for certified volunteers to enhance emergency response; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAIII that this body hereby urges the Mayor to convene a working group of nine members, consisting of one member each from the Civil Defense Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, HVOAD, ACS, five members from amateur radio clubs on I-lawai'i Island, and other non -voting members as the working group may deem appropriate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the working group develop a County Radio Plan to expand radio capacity across the Count), and maintain active partnerships with public, professional, and amateur radio operators to disseminate information in cases ofernergency. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Radio Plan be completed and submitted to this body and to the Mayor no later than December 31, 2025, and that the plan include recommendations on the following topics: I . Training, certification, and PIVOCOIS for the use of ham radio during disasters and emergencies, 2. Continual evaluation ol'coordination efforts between the Civil Defense Agency and ham radio operators; 3 Civil Defense alert and notification systems, and other methods of public information Outreach and dissemination d1,11-1111:1 and after times ot'disaster or emergency; 4. Prioritization of underserved or Unserved areas for C0111111LInication infrastructure improvements; and 5. Determination ot'liuman I-CSOL11-CC capacity and need, including volunteer and personnel hours, to be used as a basis for logistical planning and for seeking future funding opportunities. BE 11' FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor of the County of I fawal'], and Talmadge J. Magno, Civil Defense Administrator. Dated at COUNTY COUNCIL Countyof'Flawa1*1 Hilo., I lawai'l , Flmvai*i, this day of I hereby certify that the foregoing RFS( 1�( if ION I ) , was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by [lie COUNCIL 1. of the COL111t)l of Hawaii on ATTEST: INTRODUCED BY: COU CH- N COUNTY 4k I'Y OF I IA WA Pf ROLL CA 1, 1, VOTE AYES Nc,Fs ARS I -A INANS (jA1. I NIBA INARA K A I W A I ) A KA NLIA 1, PI - K I I I N H 1,1 1, R K 11: R K I I; 1AA K I \1 11A 1.1. l'I'T I'MI V 11, 1, 1 G Reference:_ C-1048.4/GOEAG COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 632 24 2