URGING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN LAVA-FLOW HAZARD ZONES 1 AND 2, TO UPDATE ITS LONG-TERM LAVA-FLOW HAZARD MAP OF HAWAII ISLAND.

This Senate resolution urges the United States Geological Survey to update its 1992 lava-flow hazard map for Hawaii Island by conducting new topographical surveys, specifically within the highest-risk Zones 1 and 2. The bill requests that these updated assessments incorporate elevation differences to better reflect the specific risks to residential areas and infrastructure on the volcano's south flank. By requesting this data, the resolution aims to provide emergency management agencies and local residents with more accurate information regarding potential volcanic threats. The Senate will officially send a copy of this request to the USGS Director to initiate the review process.