Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services Initiates Cemetery Restoration with Drone Surveys
The Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) has launched a project to survey and restore eight cemeteries across the state, utilizing drone technology to capture aerial images. This initiative, led by the newly established Cemetery Office, aims to address the disrepair of cemeteries on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island. Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan, who also serves as the state comptroller, and Central Services Division Administrator James Kurata have highlighted the poor condition of these cemeteries, noting issues such as undulated headstones and sunken terrain. The project has been allocated $2.3 million, which will be used for maintenance and repairs, including fixing fences and restoring headstones to honor those interred. 
