Are You Ready? Strengthening Preparedness Across Hawaiʻi Island

This past weekend, our Vibrant Hawaiʻi ʻOhana participated in the Hawaiʻi County Disaster Preparedness Fair in Kailua-Kona, sharing resources, skills, and strengthening connections with the community. We are especially grateful to our Social Service Navigators and Resilience Hub members, whose dedication ensures that families across Hawaiʻi Island have access to the tools and knowledge needed to stay safe.

Preparedness is essential for protecting yourself, your ʻohana, and your neighbors. As Brent Madison of the Magic Sands Hub shared, “We live on an island vulnerable to tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions—yet many people don’t realize how simple it can be to take steps toward preparedness for themselves and their ʻohana. We encourage everyone to start by asking: Are you ready—or not?”

Because disasters often strike without warning, proactive steps can make all the difference in response and recovery. Community members are frequently the first to act in emergencies, and equipping them with skills and resources builds resilience for everyone.

Mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense for hosting such a valuable event and for the opportunity to deepen relationships with our community.

Connect with our Navigators at vibranthawaii.org/navigators.

Learn more about our hubs at vibranthawaii.org/resilience-network.