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them to coalesce to meet collective needs. Broadband is essential to enabling that interconnection. The Hawaii Broadband Hui provides a model that has enabled and empowered disparate individuals and groups to convene around the shared goal of finding solutions to the devastation wrought by COVID. The weekly forum initially attended by 20 people has attracted more than 200 individuals, representing the private sector, nonprofits, wireline and wireless carriers, and federal, state and county administrative and legislative officials. Participants initiated projects and have found in-kind and funding opportunities from forum colleagues. Subgroups have organically formed to more efficiently dive into strategic solutions. OBJECTIVE 1 Interconnect the functions and operations of public, private and community networks • Establish and annually convene island -based collaborative planning teams of public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders to address broadband resilience framework • Annually assess current geographically specific conditions and risks and update strategies that relate to broadband infrastructure including communications, carrier/provider capabilities, recovery priorities Create community resilience plans and checklists for broadband for each island to include components such as public awareness, training, hotspots, devices, and partners Maximize open access and ensure timely connectivity to critical network infrastructure during crises • Leverage broadband capabilities to aid first responders, to coalesce community networks, and to mobilize volunteer engagement Prioritize staffing and connectivity at community anchor institutions such as libraries, community centers, schools, etc. Restore and maintain connectivity to business to protect the viability of businesses and the livelihoods of residents