HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-30 akya azarael Testimony Bill 194
From:akya azarael
To:WPCtestimony
Subject:Support bill 194
Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 4:39:29 PM
1. Please support Bill 194 because regulating cell towers and antennas is
necessary to protect us from their uncontrolled deployment. Dozens of
jurisdictions across the country have adopted laws protecting people and the
environment from the electro-pollution caused by wireless radiation.
2. Please support Bill 194 because it reflects what we, the people, want. Council
Member Evans introduced the bill in response to the needs of the community. It
includes 5G small wireless facilities which must be regulated. Hawaii county
already passed a resolution to halt 5G. Bill 194 follows up on that by providing
necessary regulations that include 5G small cells.
3. Please support Bill 194. After the devastating fires on Maui legislation like this is
necessary to protect our homes and businesses. Cell towers have caused large,
damaging wild fires in California and other states. Bill 194 contains
requirements to prevent fires. This is very important!
4. Please support Bill 194. Electrical fires are especially dangerous and cannot be
dealt with by anyone until the source is de-energized. Bill 194 contains a
requirement for an emergency power shut-off on towers and antennas. This is
crucial for our protection.
5. I support Bill 194 because it contains a set-back requirement from every
property line. We get some very intense winds here on the island and if a tower
were to topple over it could do some real damage to those who live nearby. We
need this for our protection and safety.
6. Please support Bill 194. Without this legislation big telecom can do whatever
they want. No one wants a tower in their neighborhood without their knowledge
or consent. Right now they are popping up everywhere. They they reduce
property values and cause health effects. Permit requirements like these are
necessary for our safety and protection.