COVID-19 Price Gouging

State officials are cautioning residents to be aware of scams and price gouging related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Anyone who believes that they have been the victim of gouging, or who has information regarding potential price gouging, is encouraged to immediately file a complaint with the State Office of Consumer Protection by calling (808) 587- 4272 or … Read more

COVID-19 Hawaii

COVID-19 has barely touch Hawaii yet. Just a few cases on Oahu and Kauai. Hawaii seems to be doing everything right in order to control this worldwide pandemic. Stay safe Wash your hands often. Disinfect surfaces and things you touch like door nobs and light switches. Don’t quit living. Outdoor activities like hiking, surfing, going … Read more

The 2020 Windward Emergency Preparedness Fair

The Windward Emergency Preparedness Fair will be held on May 16 at the Windward Mall in Kaneohe. The Fair will open at 10 AM and close at 2 PM.

Participants exhibiting at the fair are expected to be first responders, American Red Cross, County department of Emergency Management and many others. Plans are still being formulated. Any organization involved in Emergency Preparedness in Koolaupoko is welcome to participate.

This is your chance to inform the public about your activities.

Things happening this week that your help would be appreciated!

Dateline 25 July 2019 CPOD (Community Point of Distribution) at preparedness fair, Pearlridge Center Saturday, 10:00/1000-2:00/1400.  These are trailers with emergency supplies/food taken to areas cut off, like Windward Oahu.  Very importat. to know how to organize – plus,  you can get some more MREs!  All free.Please call if you can help or have any … Read more

Windward Coast Emergency Preparedness Fair Steering Committee Meeting…

Windward Coast Emergency Preparedness Fair Steering Committee Meeting
Date: March 6, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm. – 7:30 p.m.
Place: Kailua District Park Arts & Craft Room
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Announcements/New Business
3. Update/Report:
a. Logistics/ Exhibit Set Up Committee – Clem, Marc, Travis, Marie, Steven
(1) Prepare for meeting with Windward Mall Management- Clem Lead Person
Meeting scheduled March 7, 2019, 1p.m. – 2p.m.

  • Notify Management about the number of Steering Committee Members attending the meeting.
  • Cost/ Fee to use Windward Mall Facility
  • Map out exhibits – inside and outside of Mall
  • Estimate the number of tables and chairs for vendors
  • Stage/ Microphone/Speakers, etc.
  • Liability Insurance, Any additional requirements from Mall Management?
  • Other items?

(2) Vendors participating in the Fair – as of February 28th received 19 response(s):

  • 17-Yes: HPD, HFD, ARC, FSBS& DOH Disability, VOAD, HE, HHS, HELP, NOAA, US Coast

Guard, MCBH-Kaneohe, HI-EMA, NH Commission Office, DEM RACES, ARES, Office of
Climate Change/R&S.

  • 1-NO – DTS/The Bus
  • 1-Will get back: EMS
  • 37 invitation letters sent out

NOTE: A #2 notice to remaining vendors requesting their response will be sent out – mid-March,
b. Marketing Committee- Claudine, Flora, Susie, Janice
(1) Flyers ready for distribution.
Discuss the cost of printing, size of posters, who will be distributing, etc.
(2) Follow up with Liability Insurance coverage by Chinatown Lions Club
(3) Other discussion – Provide food/gift card for vendors?
c. Program Committee – Janice, Bill, Claudine,
(1) Plan program for the event- Master of Ceremony?, Confirm entertainers.

  • Kahaluu School Ukulele Group? Kaneohe Senior Citizens Hula Group? MCBH Musical

Unit- 2/28 application request form submitted/awaiting a response from Master Gunnery Sgt.
Caldera.
(2) Prizes – discussion
4. Next meeting April 2019 – Date/ Time/ Place
5. Adjournment

Koolaupoko Emergency Preparedness and Responce

KEPAR is a 501(C)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to helping local groups implement emergency preparedness projects which will make Windward Oahu more resilient in responding to an emergency. Whether you are a CERT or a community group, bring your project to KEPAR. KEPAR Board meets at Kaneohe District Park on the last Monday of each month … Read more

Next KKCERT Meeting

We meet at the Hongwanji Mission, 45-520 Kea’ahala Rd, Kaneohe on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Come learn how to protect you family and you community.