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<br />From:L Osterer <br />To:WPCtestimony <br />Subject:Support Bill 194 <br />Date:Tuesday, October 29, 2024 8:05:36 PM <br />Please support Bill 194. Without this legislation big telecom will do whatever they <br />want. No one wants a tower in their neighborhood without their knowledge or <br />approval. But they are popping up everywhere. They reduce property values and <br />cause health effects. Permit requirements like these are necessary for our safety and <br />protection. <br />Bill 194 reflects what we, the people, want. Council Member Evans introduced the bill <br />in response to the needs of the community. It includes 5G small wireless facilities <br />which must be regulated. Hawaii county already passed a resolution to halt 5G. Bill <br />194 follows up on that by providing necessary regulations that include 5G small cells. <br />Electrical fires are especially dangerous and cannot be dealt with by anyone until the <br />source is de-energized. Bill 194 contains a requirement for an emergency power shut- <br />off on towers and antennas. This is crucial for our protection. <br />We need a set-back requirement from every property line. because of very intense <br />winds on the island and the height of these towers, they could damage nearby <br />buildings. We need this for our protection and safety. <br />Thank you for hearing the common concerns. <br />L. Osterer, registered voter and Hawaii resident <br />