COUNTY HOSTS SEVENTH QUARTERLY REVITALIZE PUNA ACTIVATION EVENT

COUNTY HOSTS SEVENTH QUARTERLY REVITALIZE PUNA ACTIVATION EVENT

The County of Hawai‘i’s Disaster Recovery Division and County Council District 4 will host its quarterly Revitalize Puna community activation on Saturday, February 4, 2023. The event, which will be held in-person at Billy Kenoi (Pāhoa District) Park Gym in Puna, is the seventh activation since the series launched in June 2021.

All residents are invited to drop by the open house style event anytime from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Food trucks will be available onsite and free meal vouchers will be available to participants while supplies last. The event will also feature live music and entertainment.

“Our seventh activation is going to be our best ever,” said Ashley Kierkiewicz, District 4 Council Member. “Not only will we have updates on the latest infrastructure projects, but we’re going to have so many opportunities for residents to connect with each other and government officials.”

County, State, and Federal leaders will be on hand to provide updates on eruption recovery and speak to challenges as well as opportunities for the Puna region.

The County will also share how resident mana’o has shaped decision-making and project plans, along with updates on infrastructure investments such as roads, water, and parks. The event will feature booths where residents can connect with the various Resilience Capacity Areas and learn how they can contribute to various Resilience Commitment projects. The State Department of Land and Natural Resources will also be on hand to provide a status update on the restoration of Pohoiki Boat Ramp.

Attendees can also visit Resilience Resource Row that will host pop-ups from local nonprofits and volunteer opportunities to get involved in making a positive difference in Puna.

This event will feature live performances, plant giveaways, keiki crafts, and food trucks. Attendees are encouraged to register at https://revitalizepuna7.eventbrite.com

For more information, go to recovery.hawaiicounty.gov/revitalizepuna

Billy Kenoi (Pāhoa District) Park Gym is located at 15-3022 Kauhale St., Pāhoa, HI 96778