Community Invited To Free North Hawaiʻi Resilience Fair Sat., Nov. 19, 2022
“Are We Ready? Emergencies Happen!” is the theme of the inaugural North Hawai’i Resilience Fair. The community is invited to this free event on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 10AM - 1PM at Waimea Community Center and adjoining Waimea Park.
Over 20 community organizations will share information and resources including: Hawaiʻi First FCU Community Resource Center, Tūtū’s House, Hawaiʻi County Community Policing with Keiki ID, Kahua Paʻa Mua, Kumukahi Care Van, Hawaiian Electric, Firewise, the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development, Wai Wai Ola, Division of Aquatic Resources, the Aging and Disability Resource Center, Rotary Club of North Hawai’i and KTA Pharmacy.
The North Hawai’i Resilience Fair features:
● 20+ booths sharing a variety of emergency resources and opportunities. While supplies last, those who visit at least 10 booths receive a free 5-gallon bucket with emergency supplies
● Free keiki activities including, roping, leather stamping, face-painting, and games
● Performances by Kanu o ka ‘Āina, Prince Dance Institute, Kū Maʻemaʻe, and Mikiala Yardley
● Storytelling about the history, legends, and cultural practices of the region that reveal resilience and sense of place
● Presentation of Community Resilience Awards to honor exemplary contributors
● Flu Shot Clinic by KTA Pharmacy and free COVID Home Test Kits, while supplies last
● Sugars Hawaiʻi BBQ & Desserts and the ʻOhana Food Trailer
The North Hawai’i Resilience Fair is one of a series of community events planned by the Vibrant Hawai’i Resilience Hub network during the season of Makahiki to spotlight the work of over 40 Resilience Hubs across the island and increase community awareness and access to resources that build preparedness and resilience to both social vulnerabilities and natural disasters. Since 2020, North Hawaiʻi Resilience Hubs have collaborated to distribute surgical masks and COVID test kits, provided programming, hot meals, and access to technology to support keiki during school closures, and invested in training and certification to build disaster response readiness.
The North Hawai’i Resilience Hubs (Hāmākua Kohala Health Center, Hāmākua Youth Center, Kailapa Community Association, Kohala Resilience Hub, Waikoloa Resilience Hub, and Waimea Resilience Hub) extend mahalo to Council Member Dr. Tim Richards, County of Hawaiʻi Parks and Recreation, HPM Building Supply, and Hāmākua-Kohala Health Center for their generous support.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi is a non-profit organization on Hawaiʻi Island whose mission is to dismantle silos and increase collaborative partnerships. Our network of over 40 Resilience Hubs are trusted, people-powered venues that support residents, adapt to the changing needs of the community, and activate in times of disaster to support emergency response and recovery efforts.
