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Home My WebLink About2013-11 Connectivity Subcommittee Plan & CriteriaCommunication No. 2013 -11 Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response Draft for PCDP Action Committee Meeting 3:00, February 12, 2013 Kea'au Community Center Background Since its inaugural meeting on November 20, 2009 (14 months after adoption of the PCDP), Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee members have met monthly to identify action priorities and to facilitate community participation. At its January 8, 2013, meeting, the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee affirmed that connectivity within and between subdivisions throughout Puna remains as a continuing priority. The PCDP AC identified Sharon Daun, Farris Etterlee, Patti Pinto, and Dan Taylor as AC members of the Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response. Community members include Marlene Hapai (Subcommittee chair), Stephanie Bath, Hannah Hedrick, Jerry Reiss, and Terry Daun. Purpose The purpose of the Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response is to follow the Vision and Mission of the PCDP in implementing Connectivity actions related to the overall theme of health and safety and to the three areas of emphasis; Managing Growth, Malama i ka 'Aina, and Transportation, as prioritized by the Action Committee. PCDP Mission Statement: "The mission of the PCDP is to develop a sustainable, efficient, and organized plan that serves the diverse community of Puna, and protects and nurtures the 'aina." PCDP Vision Statement: "Malama Puna a Mau Loa: Residents of Puna live in harmony with the 'aina while promoting a sustainable vibrant local economy, healthy communities, and a viable transportation system that is accessible, friendly and safe for now and future generations_" Goals/Objectives/Actions The highest priority to promote health and safety is establishing a series of connectivity locations between Puna subdivisions and surrounding areas The desired outcome for the PCDP subcommittee working on connectivity and emergency response is to identify and develop a combination of road connections of various types that will be agreeable to residents and that will enable safe, indirect, calm passage, as well as provide more efficient access for emergency traffic. The Subcommittee's first action is to develop and implement a Connectivity Action Plan that builds on "Emergency Response Mapping" Community Presentations to emphasize the importance of Connectivity Location Criteria and other PCDP connectivity concepts. Connectivity Action Plan 1. Continue collaboration with Civil Defense and other agencies related to the action plan. 2. Create a "Community Presentation" including input and materials from various public and private agencies to include an "Emergency Response Mapping Make and Take" flyer. 3. Create a packet of "tools" that can be used by various community groups in exploring connectivity locations and emergency routes, including "Connectivity Location Criteria" to assist communities in understanding relevant sections from the PCDP. 4. Schedule community presentations in April of 2013 to acquire feedback for other community presentations and a potential Puna Community Emergency Preparedness Fair. Connectivity Location Criteria The following connectivity Location criteria are intended to assist communities in understanding relevant sections from the PCDP. 1. Health, Safety, and Emergency Issues: Emphasize emergency routes and other issues related to health and safety, including evacuation for all residents, with appropriate provisions made for those with disabilities (in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act). 2. Education, Technical, and Social Issues: Emphasize connectivity related to local educational and applied technological issues, as well as to social interactions that enhance personal safety, consider the appropriateness of creating linear parks connecting subdivisions and inter- subdivision gathering places (in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act). 3. Transportation, Non - Vehicular: Consider pedestrian, cycling, equestrian, and other non - vehicular transport. 4. Transportation, Mass Transit: Address essential mass transit services. 5. Land Use, Environment: Protect cultural, natural, and other environmental values, including preserving open spaces for a variety of purposes identified in the PCDP. 6. Land Use, Low or No Impact Design: Use no impact or minimum impact design and construction. 7. Safe Routes to Schools: Include safe routes to schools in all considerations related to connectivity. 8. community Alliances: Provide examples of how communities (eg, Volcano) are creating alliances related to connectivity. Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response Meeting held January 22`" , Mountain View Gym 5:30 pm to 7:00pm Attendance: Hannah Hedrick (Fern Forest), Stephanie Bath (Hawaiian Acres), Sharon Daun(AC), Terry Daun(Mt View, Fern Forest), Bill Hanson (Civil Defense) Jerry Reiss (Hawaiian Acres), Marlene Hapai (Hawaiian Acres), Dan Taylor (AC,HOIE), Farris Etterlee (AC), Patti Pinto (AC) Meeting Minutes: Call to Order 5:35 p.m. by Chair: Marlene Hapai Approval of Jan. 3rd Meeting Minutes — All approved with the below corrections • #1 - Meeting setup for Jan 20 9 :30am with Bill Hanson ■ #3 — No time to schedule first presentation by March 1" so goal is Q2 (April) Name of Committee: All approved "Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response" Short term Goals: 1. Date/Time Meeting with Bill Hanson — Jan 24`h 9:3 Dam. a. Review Maps b. Questionnaire (start creation to hand out to attendees to see what is in place now) c. Canned Presentation already available d. List of Fire Department Representatives that are responsible for Puna that can come to presentation/present 2. Flyer on Emergency Response Mapping The flyer was reviewed in open discussion and the following corrections were agreed upon What Already Exist? Recommendation to add "FireWise" as a presenter - how to protect your home from fires What is Available Now in Your Area Change first bullet to 0 "Bring information you have (maps/resources/emergency response plans" Emergency Response Map "Make and Take" Change heading to: "Make and Take" Emergency Response Map at the family and community level Add bullet: "Wish List of Alternative Routes" 3. Community Presentation Schedule It was agreed to start with communities that have already been in discussions — A list of Communities will be created aver reviewing the Maps with Bill and then schedule will be formed at the next meeting New Business: Discussion and Adoption of Connectivity Location Criteria Hannah read document and feedback 1 clarification discussion followed. All members agreed to provide written feedback to Hannah by Friday Jan 25th so that the document can be corrected and forwarded to Lamy Brown to be part of agenda of Action Committee Meeting on February 12t`. Bill Hanson (Civil Defense) Communicated his 3 Criteria for community preparedness 1. what they know now as the main route out if there is an emergency 2. Next Route out if primary route is blocked 3. Has the Community built an Emergency Response Plan If they have, then it should be reviewed in order to help make corrections/suggestions. If not, help them create one. By majority vote: Next meeting Feb 250' Meeting adjourned at 7pm Emergency Response Mapping "Make and Take" Workshop Date Time Location ency Response MaPPing E merg you Need to Know Where to Go When Disaster Strikes! A Community Presentation Brought to you by: *Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response *Hawaii County Civil Defense *Fire and Police Departments *Emergency Response Teams What Already Exists? • Civil Defense • Fire Department & Fire Wise • Police Department • Community Emergency Response Team What is Available Now in Your Area? • Bring information you have (maps/resources/emergency response plans) "Make and Take" Emergency Response Maps for your Community and Family • Existing Emergency Response Maps • Existing Escape Routes • Wish List of Alternative Routes • Connectivity and You