“It’s a kakou effort”.
HI-EMA or the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency is working to get you and your family in the Prepared to Help mode.
Administrator James DS Barros has real-world experience of assembling various agencies together to work toward a common goal yet he also recognizes that there are lots of every day folks – private citizens – who have skills that can help others in times of an emergency. Those individuals might think, “I’m retired”, “I’m just a med-student”, or “I want to volunteer though I don’t know where to begin”.
When you have a want to help, that is a good place to start! Scroll down for more links to get started to help you, your family, and your community.
(below: Kathy With a K had a talk story with Administrator James DS Barros of HI-EMA about the agency’s goals, the need to update in-house protocols, and how he works with his current staff to maintain clear communication within and alongside other agencies.)
Learn more about HI-EMA Administrator James DS Barros
HI-EMA State of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
HHARP Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program
Is your home, school, or business in a Tsunami Evacuation Zone?
(Recorded December 3, 2024 at Pacific Media Group Oahu)
Reach out to Kathy With a K: kathywithak@1059thewavefm.com
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