In listening this morning to Howard Dicus on Hawaii News Now he mentioned:
Mahalo to Daikin, the largest air conditioning company and Revolusun Solar for assisting Ohana Hope Village with the building of emergency housing for Lahaina Fire Victims on Maui.
On Kauai, their County Council approved Kapaa’s 36 Home Subdivision built in 1966 to be reconstructed into 124 Affordable housing units
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Wildfire Sensors
As part of a pilot initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Fire Administration, wildfire sensors outfitted with artificial intelligence (AI) learning algorithms will shortly be installed throughout Kihei and West Maui. These sensors, which were created by a number of groups, can identify flames up to a mile away, speak with one another, and send out text and email notifications to fire crews in advance. Governor Josh Green of Hawaii and Mayor Richard Bissen of Maui County are among the leaders who are upbeat about the potential of these cutting-edge tools to prevent fatalities and lessen the destructive effects of wildfires, particularly as the summer fire season draws near.
View the entire article via the Maui News here.
Short-Term Rental Update
Governor Green just stated in today’s press conference that because of the response of property owners offering units for long-term housing a moratorium on short-term rentals “is not likely, but they will continue to monitor the situation.”
The Mayor noted that nearly !,400 units have been secured through the FEMA Direct Lease Program, CNHA’s Host Housing and Kako`o programs have added an additional 300 units.
The Mayor noted that nearly !,400 units have been secured through the FEMA Direct Lease Program, CNHA’s Host Housing and Kako`o programs have added an additional 300 units.
Annual Toy Drive
Thank you to Alma Tassi for the wonderful article posted in the Realtors Association of Maui. To summarize:
Leadi by Bob, Donna, and Clint Hansen, the Hansen family of Maui Luxury Real Estate LLC commemorated the 20th anniversary of their annual toy drive in support of the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui. Over $40,000 was raised during this year’s drive, and Donna Hansen emphasized the generosity of the community, especially considering the struggles faced by youngsters.
You can read the entire article here.
Federal Funds
Over $18 million in federal grants have been given to Honolulu, Hawaii County, and Maui County for sidewalk and road improvements that would increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The addition of crosswalks, pedestrian islands, roundabouts, and dedicated bike lanes to separate different types of traffic will be made possible by this funding, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s program supported by Senator Brian Schatz. These projects will ultimately improve safety and support community development initiatives.
Read the entire article via the Maui News here.
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