Hawaii Hazards Awareness & Resilience Program

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1 Hawaii Hazards Awareness & Resilience Program November 9, 2016 BG(R) Bruce Oliveira State of Hawaii Department of Defense

2 Hawaii Hazards Awareness & Resilience Program: GOAL: To enhance community resilience to multiple hazards through a facilitated education and outreach program that promotes hazard understanding and awareness, and offers tools and information resources to guide mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. 2

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4 Situation Hawaii Catastrophic Plan 650,000 people will seek shelter post landfall 350,000 residences (78% of the residential structures) will be destroyed or significantly damaged Island will be without a power grid for over a month Estimated 38M cubic yards of debris Ports will be severely damaged

5 Requirements Catastrophic Disaster Operations Sequence of Response Critical Resource Gaps LEVEL OF EFFORT Federal Resources State Resources EVENT Local Resources TIME Need for Federal-State-County- Community Integration (One System)

6 This image cannot currently be displayed. The Program Recognizes that Building Resilient Communities is an ongoing process. Establishes measures or milestones of resilience. Includes guidance for program administration and implementation. 6

7 Synergies with Other Programs HHARP resources and tools will assist communities in meeting TsunamiReady/ StormReady guidelines, or renewing their application. HHARP resources are intended to complement TsunamiReady and StormReady programs, and help communities take steps beyond readiness and towards resilience. 7

8 Strategy for Success The program leverages existing agency activities and Hawaii-specific resources. Expands collaboration and partnership. 8

9 What is Meant by Community? Community is a relative term Can be defined by geographical or administrative boundaries, culture, ethnicity, shared ideals, or circumstances. Typically have something in common (place, condition, interest, interdependencies, etc.) Defining community by administrative boundaries is less practicable in Hawaii due to the County being the lowest level of government. 9

10 HHARP Communities Completed HHARP Program Waimanalo Kailua Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Aina Haina Active Communities Hawaii Kai Waianae Coast Ewa Beach Kaneohe - Kahaluu Manoa Hanapepe Keaukaha West Maui Queued Communities Kaimuki Hauula Kekaha Hanalei Milolii 10

11 What is Meant by Community Resilience? A community that is capable of caring for itself during and after natural hazard events, and restoring basic structures and functions within a relatively short period of time, is better equipped to deal with the negative human health, environmental, and economic impacts so common after a disaster. 11

12 Administering the Program State and County Partners: Publicize and generate interest in the program; Identify Program Facilitators; Disseminate HHARP resources; Assist communities in meeting HHARP milestones; Review and validate HHARP applications for recognition; Recognize communities that meet all program milestones; and Sustain interest and engagement in the program.

13 Implementing the Program Community Facilitators: Maintain dialogue between communities and Program Administrators Act as primary points of contact; Recipients/custodians of the HHARP Resource Kits; Organize and facilitate outreach sessions and support community achievement of HHARP milestones; Maintain documentation; and Complete and submit HHARP applications for recognition.

14 HHARP Modules Module 1: Increases awareness of Hawaii s most destructive hazards; Module 2: Enhances understanding of official warning information, and educates residents about response actions; Module 3: Improves personal preparedness; Module 4: Helps communities identify skills and resources that may be useful before, during, or after a disaster; Module 5: Helps communities understand their risks and vulnerabilities; 14

15 HHARP Modules Module 6: Helps communities develop an emergency plan; Module 7: Provides hazard scenarios to exercise community emergency plans; Module 8: Helps communities select appropriate hazard mitigation measures; Module 9: Provides display materials to support community outreach events; and Module 10: Identifies opportunities for additional training and education related to disaster management. 15

16 HHARP Milestones Each Module is designed to help communities meet specific objectives. Activities associated with each Module help communities achieve resilience Milestones. Communities that accomplish all Milestones are recognized by the State of Hawaii upon completion and validation of a HHARP Application for Recognition. 16

17 Strategies for Successful Outreach Provide Credible Information Keep it Simple Repeat, Revisit, Reinforce Information Understanding Provide Support when Questions Arise Get to Know the Community Utilize Existing Venues Pursue Multiple Channels of Influence Include the Business Community Make the Media your Friend 17

18 Benefits Includes latest available resources from credible sources. Offers a consistent information base for outreach efforts. Accessible. Quick reference. Intended to empower enable boost efficacy build confidence formalize the program Promotes sharing of information, knowledge, experience, and sound practices. Builds community resilience to Hawaii s natural hazards. 18

19 Hawaii National Guard State Active Duty Missions Volcanic flows: Pahoa Hurricanes / tropical storms / floods / tsumanis: Iwa, Iniki, Iselle Earthquakes: Hawaii Fires: Molokai, Hawaii, Oahu 19

20 Questions??? 20

21 MAHALO Point of Contact: Arlene Agbayani, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Phone: (808) extension