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OHA has contracted with Forest Solutions to work on the removal of invasive species (i.e. rapid <br />'ohi'a death, albizia) in remote areas of the property. The contractors are currently using access <br />points that abut the property, including Black Sands Subdivision and Kopua Farm Lots, as well <br />as having to helicopter themselves in, which has become extremely costly. However, if there <br />are any community members that are willing to allow access from their personal properties, it <br />would be greatly appreciated. <br />Click the following link to view Ms. Blakemore's presentation materials: <br />http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/92801/Pagel.aspx <br />2. Presentation on the Draft Upper Puna Emergency Response Plan (UPERP): <br />One person testified on agenda item #2. <br />1. Community member Mac Castillo, representing himself, testified on agenda item #2. Mr. <br />Castillo expressed his support for the Upper Puna Emergency Response Plan (UPERP) and <br />road connectivity between Eden Roc and Fern Forest subdivisions. He knows contractors <br />with heavy machinery who would be willing to help with the project. Mr. Castillo <br />emphasized that it would be extremely beneficial to the residents of Eden Rock who <br />currently only have one road to get into and out of their subdivision. He stated his belief <br />that this road connection is especially critical for emergency personnel in order for them to <br />be able to respond in the event of an emergency. <br />UPERP Plan Coordinator, Hannah Hedrick, introduced UPERP Collaborator, Bill Gray, who <br />provided a brief presentation outlining the draft Upper Puna Emergency Response and <br />Preparedness Plan. Mr. Gray provided an overview of the plan's strategy for accomplishing the <br />goals set out in the plan. <br />Strategic steps moving forward with the UPERP plan include: <br />Meet with Civil Defense Administrator, Talmadge Magno, to present UPERP Plan which <br />includes the development of a CERT Team as a central feature. The intent of this <br />meeting is to build support and gain backing for this project. <br />Request assistance from Civil Defense Emergency Response Planner, Barry Pariot for <br />further development of UPERP Plan by integrating CERT and utilizing other appropriate <br />resources. <br />c. Meet with Hawai'i County Assistant Fire Chief Gantry Andrade regarding coordination <br />between VFD 5-C (Fern Forest Volunteer Fire Department) and ongoing training related <br />to CERT. <br />d. Meet with Doug Wilson regarding development of a Community Emergency Plan and <br />HAM radio emergency communications training and coordination with County Of <br />Hawai'i Civil Defense. <br />e. Meeting with Citizens Corps and Bobby St Ambrogio regarding integrating the CERT <br />team with the Fern Forest Neighborhood Watch as a combined resource or at least <br />develop a corporative relationship between the two groups. <br />All Hands Meeting: UPERP planners, existing CERT personnel, volunteers who have <br />shown interest in CERT participation and other various interested stake holders get <br />together and talk story. <br />www.hiplanningdept.com puna(&,hawaiicounty.,-ov Page 2 <br />