What's Being Discussed

This is the 142nd meeting of the Hawaii State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), held under the Department of Health. The commission oversees planning and preparedness for hazardous chemical emergencies across the state. While the full detailed agenda is attached separately, typical SERC meetings cover topics such as:

• Updates on hazardous materials emergency planning across Hawaii communities
• Reports from Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs)
• Compliance with federal chemical safety and community right-to-know laws
• State and county coordination on emergency response readiness

Decisions Expected

As a standing commission meeting, members may take action on items such as:

• Approving minutes or reports from previous meetings
• Reviewing or updating emergency response plans
• Making recommendations related to hazardous substance preparedness

Specific votes will depend on the attached agenda document.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Residents near industrial or chemical facilities who want to know about local hazard planning
• Business owners who handle or store hazardous chemicals and must report to the state
• First responders and emergency managers involved in hazmat preparedness
• Local government officials and LEPC members across Hawaii counties

The meeting is open to the public in person at the Uluakupu Building, Red Conference Room, 2385 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, or online via Zoom on June 26, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. To join by phone, dial 1-646-568-7788 and enter Meeting ID 968 3893 1041, Passcode 198559.