Green Fee funds $4 million to hurricane preparedness pilot program
Island News
By Angela Cifone for Island News
After the Kona low storms, people are now realizing how serious and important it is to prepare.
“At the time of emergency, there is not, that's not the moment to be prepared. We need to do it ahead of time,” said Karina Rodriguez, Owner of Aloha Star Kona Coffee Farm.
Hawaii is taking a proactive approach to hurricane preparedness with a new statewide pilot program.
The program is aimed to strengthen homes before the next major storm hits.
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency received $4 million from the Green Fee to launch a residential hurricane-retrofit program.
