ARE YOU PREPARED?
In 2025, Senator Moriwaki held a Preparedness Fair for Kaka‘ako - Ala Moana - Waikiki. Attendees got to hear from agency speakers and experts on preparedness - especially for the unique make up of District 12, an area densely populated with people and buildings.
Below are the speakers, agencies, and experts, including links to their organizations, that you can contact if you want to more information on how to be prepared for your home or place of business. We hope that you will reach out and continue to educate yourselves. The BEST way to BE READY is to REACH OUT to those who can help us BEFORE disaster strikes.
SPEAKERS & PROGRAM:
When Disaster Strikes: Know Your Hazards. Be Prepared!
- Senator Sharon Moriwaki, Welcome & Purpose
- Don Aweau, State of Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA)
- Molly Pierce, City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management (DEM)
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Are You Ready? How to Plan Ahead.
- Daniel Anderson, American Red Cross - Plan for the Essentials Ahead of Time!
- Joe Aguon, One Waterfront Towers General Manager - Condo Prep - Why It's Critical
- Jerry Dolak, Hawaii Hotel Visitor Industry Security Association (HHVISA) - How Hotels and Commercial Properties Prepare. What Residents Should Know.
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When Disaster Strikes. Now What?
- Daniel Anderson, American Red Cross - What to do first.
- Tom Inouye, Honolulu Fire Department
- Major Henry Roberts and Lt. Roger Wong, Honolulu Police Department - Evacuation and Public Safety
- Debbie Azama, Yoga Instructor - How to Keep Calm and Carry On to Safety
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Post-Disaster and Next Steps
- Molly Pierce, DEM - Planning for Post Disaster Recovery & Next Steps
- Daira Carillo, First Onsite - Clean Up, Property Restoration
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Q&A with Speakers and Other Additional Resources Agencies
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RESOURCES:
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City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
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Senator Sharon Moriwaki - Sign-up Resources for those interested in starting or joining a preparedness group in District 12
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Where The Event Was Held:
