DOW partners with KEMA for disaster preparedness presentation at Kōloa Public & School Library

KŌLOA – To kick off the start of the 2025 hurricane season, the Department of Water (DOW) has partnered with the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) to offer a presentation on disaster preparedness titled “Disaster Preparedness: Ready, Set, Go!” The presentation will be held at the Kōloa Public & School Library on Thursday June 12, 2025 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

“DOW is excited to collaborate with KEMA, the authoritative agency for emergency preparedness on Kauaʻi,” said Jason Fujinaka, Public Information Officer at DOW. “Together, we will educate and raise awareness on the importance of being ready in the event of an emergency.”   

The DOW and KEMA will provide information on how residents should properly prepare for disaster emergencies.   Attendees will learn how to create an individual emergency plan, how to assemble an emergency preparedness kit, and how to put safety tips into action.  Additionally, each participant will go home with a complimentary, 20-liter water storage container.

The Kōloa Public & School Library is located at 3451 Poʻipū Road in Kōloa, HI 96756.  Parking is limited.  Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible at 808-742-8455. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.

For further information or questions, please contact the Department of Water at 808-245-5455 or email publicrelations@kauaiwater.org.

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