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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-15 CERSC Minutes 26Feb2013Communication No. 2013 -15 PCDP Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response Meeting — February 26, 2013 Mt. View Gym Martial Arts Classroom Minutes Call to Order: 5:35 p.m. In attendance: Jerry Reiss, Katrina Yearsley (guest), Terry Daun, Hannah Hendrick, Dan Taylor, Lorna Higgs, Marty Mimack, Stephanie Bath, Bill Hanson (Civil Defense), Marlene Hapai, chair Approval of Minutes as Circulated Old Business: Report on PCDP Action Committee Adoption of Subcommittee Connectivity Location Criteria — final draft approved on February 12, 2013 by PCDP Action Committee and circulated via email and at meeting. Hannah Hedrick provided comments. • Update on Short Term Goals Report on Meeting with Bill Hanson a. Outline on Emergency Response /Preparedness — Marlene Hapai presented outline of major areas that should be considered for Emergency Response and Preparedness provided by Bill Hanson b. Maps — Stephanie Bath displayed large maps representing major subdivisions and surrounding areas in Puna to be used to determine alternative emergency response and other agreed upon connectivity passageways c. Presentation by Bill Hanson on major hazards possible on Hawaii island due to many climatic zones d. Emergency Preparedness Questionnaires: Business and Communities presented by Bill Hanson with accompanying question and answer period. 2. Flyer on Emergency Response Mapping presented in two forms: one for general audience flyer, one for presenters giving time allotted and sequence of presentations and activities. Chart paper posted for input on #'s 2 and 3: a. Determination of who needs to be contacted and who will do so b. Finalizing date, time and location details for each subdivision presentation c. Production and distribution of flyers d. Coordinators for each workshop e. Person of contact for each workshop f. Presenters, Moderators for each workshop 3. Community Presentation Schedule a. Subdivisions — Leilani, Fern Acres b. Subdivision Leadership to be contacted c. Dates and Times: Saturdays in April: 10:00 a.m. - Noon New Business: Chart paper posted for areas below. Further input to be recorded next meeting after approval of fair by PCDP Action Committee. Discussion of Emergency Preparedness Fair proposed by chair, Marlene Hapai — possibly August 31, 2013, possibly school campus in Keaau which would be more centralized for all of Puna Brainstorming: Audiences, Types of Presentations, Activities, Contests, Hazards to be presented, Funding, Sponsors, Publicity, Facilities Subcommittee committees on different hazards; hurricanes /waterspouts, flooding, fire, lava flows, earthquakes (recommendations for experts in each area to contact) Motion made by Terry Daun to present recommendation to PCDP Action Committee to have an Emergency Preparedness fair on August 31, 2013 for all of Puna. Seconded by Stephanie Bath. Unanimously approved. Marlene Hapai suggested the following name for the fair: Puna Regional Emergency Preparedness (or PREP) Fair. All details to be determined once approved. Information to be gathered via email and at March 26th meeting. Next Meeting: March 26, 2013 Adjournment: 6:40 p.m.