Community Resilience Fair in North Kohala on Aug. 29 Focus on emergency preparedness and planning

Community Resilience Fair in North Kohala on Aug. 29
Focus on emergency preparedness and planning

HILO, July 30, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric invites the public to a Community Resilience Fair on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Hisaoka Gym in Kamehameha Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free family event is presented by Hawaiian Electric, Hawai‘i County Council Member James Hustace, Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency, and Kohala Resilience Hub. It will feature an open house and community meeting about wildfire safety and preparedness as well as keiki activities and food vendors.

Representatives from a variety of county agencies, businesses and organizations will share information and resources to help residents prepare for emergencies and keep their homes and communities safe.

The meeting will be from 12-1 p.m. and begin with a presentation about Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Strategy to reduce wildfire risk and protect communities in high-risk areas. Measures include enhanced safety procedures, video cameras, weather stations, and a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. The presentation will be followed by a moderated panel discussion about wildfire safety, emergency preparedness, and how communities can work together to support each other.

“Kohala is considered a wildfire risk area, and our residents are understandably concerned,” said Hustace, who represents District 9 in north and south Kohala. “The Community Resilience Fair brings everyone together to share information and resources and, more importantly, find ways to collaborate and support each other. We are stronger together.”