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County of Hawaii Meeting Summary Purpose of Meeting: Hawaii County Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Working Group, Meeting #2 Location of Meeting: Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi St., Hilo, HI 96720 Date/Time of Meeting: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 2pm-4pm Attendees: April Surprenant (CoH) Talmadge Magno (CoH) Barry Periatt (CoH) Bill Hanson (CoH) Robert Ferreira (CoH) Steven Bergfeld (DLNR) Riley Saito (CoH) Daniel Chun (CoH) Diane Ley (CoH) Eric Honda (DOH) Paul Agamata (HIEMA) Bethany Morrison (CoH) Harry Takiue (HDOT) Patti Pinto (CERT) Bryce Harada (CoH) Maurice Messina (CoH) Rob Flanner (Tt) (phone) Rob Lee (HDOT) Megan Brotherton (Tt) David Kurohara (HELCO) Allan Simeon (CoH) Sarah Freeman (CoH) Cindy Rolli (Tt) Agenda and Meeting Summary: Item No. Description Action item(s): 1 Confirm Mission and Goals Mission and Goals Adopted by the Group discussion leading to adoption: Working Group: Mission: Motion: April Surprenant Identify and evaluate risks to life safety and property resulting Second: David Kurohara from hazard events to determine viable actions that will reduce risk and create resilient communities. Goals: 1. Utilize state-of-the-art methods and technologies as well as local knowledge to identify hazards, risks, and capabilities. 2. Ensure that all critical facilities and infrastructure withstand hazard incidents and have contingency plans to restore services quickly. 3. Protect natural and cultural resources to the extent practicable that mitigate hazards. 4. Promote actions that support land use planning and regulations designed to ensure long-term resiliency. 5. Promote community risk reduction and preparedness through public education, training, and awareness. 6. Improve capabilities to implement response protocols and continuity of operations and services. 7. Strengthen partnerships and leverage existing resources and capabilities to identify, assess, and reduce the impact of hazards.