Revitalize Puna

15-3022 Kauhale Street,Pāhoa HI 96778

11 October, 2022

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The next Revitalize Puna is set for Tuesday, October 11 at Pāhoa District Park Gym. Doors open at 3:30pm, formal program begins at 4:30pm. County, State, and Federal leaders will be on hand to provide updates on eruption recovery and speak to challenges as well as opportunities for the Puna region. Residents are encouraged to stay and talk story with government officials following formal presentations. County, State, and Federal leaders and what they will cover: Parks & Recreation x DLNR: Isaac Hale Park restoration, safe swim area, Pohoiki boat ramp restoration Public Works x Water Supply: roads, water Environmental Management x AECOM: Puna PEIS, Pāhoa WW feasibility study Mass Transit x SSFM: Pāhoa Transit Hub, Puna public library Research & Development: opportunities to support/enhance food systems, regenerative tourism CulturalCivil Defense: Emergency Management State Legislators: Plans for Jan. 2023 legislative sessionThe Revitalize Pohoiki plan to restore Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Park and steward the Pohoiki area will be unveiled, following months of engagement with area 'ohana and community members. The State Department of Land and Natural Resources will be on hand to provide a status update on the restoration of Pohoiki Boat Ramp. Revitalize Puna Resilience Capacity Areas will provide updates on their recovery efforts and share opportunities for Puna residents to get involved. Resilience Capacity Areas (RCAs) are multi sector groups that work to implement projects identified in the Kilauea Recovery and Resilience Plan supporting three strategies: recovery, readiness, and resilience. Implementation of the plan is organized around collaboration between six RCAs: Social, Cultural, Economic, Natural Environment, and Youth. Each RCA is led by Co-Chairs from the community and County. A Resilience Resource Row will feature pop-ups from local nonprofits and volunteer opportunities to get involved in to make a positive difference in Puna. Keiki crafts, and food trucks are planned! The activation is free. All residents interested in learning more about Puna's recovery and contributing to its resilience are welcome! The July 12 activation is the sixth convening in the Revitalize Puna series, which is co-hosted by the Kīlauea Recovery Team and Council District 4. The goal of the activation is to bring community and County together regularly to share information and perspectives, build relationships, and increase trust and collaboration. Let's stay connected! Get event updates and sneak peaks by following us on Facebook and Instagram @revitalizepuna & facebook.com/revitalizepuna