HHARP

Hawaiʻi Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP)

The aim of the Hawaiʻi Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP) is to help communities prepare to be self-reliant during and after natural hazard events, improve their ability to take care of their own needs, and reduce the negative impacts of disasters.

HHARP can enhance community resilience through education and outreach sessions that build awareness and understanding of hazard mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. State and county emergency management agencies have partnered to administer HHARP in support of community leaders willing to implement the program.

HHARP Resource Kit

The resources in the HHARP program and accompanying HHARP Resource Kit will help communities build resilience through:

  • Increasing awareness of hazards;
  • Enhancing understanding of official warning information;
  • Educating residents about response actions;
  • Improving personal preparedness;
  • Helping communities identify useful skills and resources they already have;
  • Developing the understanding needed to select appropriate hazard mitigation measures;
  • Guiding communities in the development of emergency plans and exercises;
  • Providing support for community outreach events; and
  • Identifying opportunities for additional training and education.

Participants in the HHARP will be better able to safeguard their loved ones, homes, and property. They will know how to work with their neighbors to plan and prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. They also will reduce the burden on emergency responders by becoming more self-reliant.

Active HHARP Communities

Congratulations to these Recognized Communities who completed the Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP).

Kailua

Started program: January 2014
Recognized: May 2016
Contact: Claudine Tomasa, [email protected]

ʻĀina Haina

Started: October 2014
Recognized: October 2016
Contact: Danny Tengan, [email protected], 620-5403

Mānoa

Started: January 2016
Recognized: August 2017
      Contact: Wes Oda, [email protected]
      Website: https://bereadymanoa.org

Waiʻanae Coast

Started: January 2014
Recognized: April 2018
Contact: C. Pono Higa, [email protected], Phone: 808-200-8607

Listed below are communities currently engaged in HHARP. If you’d like to get involved with one of these groups in a community near you, please reach out directly to the appropriate contact provided.

Wahiawā – Whitmore Village

Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: 834 Kilani Ave #101
Contact: : Amy Perruso 586-6700, [email protected]

Hawaiʻi Kai

Meets every three months
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Koko Head District Park, 423 Kaumakani Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96825, Multipurpose Room C

Contact: Matt Glei, [email protected]
Facebook: Hawaii Kai Strong

Neighbor Islands

Kauaʻi

Hanapēpē/ʻEleʻele – HHARP recognized MAY 18, 2019 

Meets on the second Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hanapēpē Army National Armory
Contact: [email protected]

Contact: (808) 733-4300 or [email protected]