The READY2REACT – Emergency Preparedness Event was held at Pearlridge Center's Uptown & Downtown Courts in Aiea on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
The community received a great opportunity to learn, prepare, and get tips with regard to emergency preparedness from city, state, federal government, local utilities, businesses, and non-profit organizations
READY2REACT attendees also got the chance to climb on board City, State, and Federal Emergency Response Vehicles that were on display in the Toys R Us parking lot at Pearlridge Center.
The event was presented by the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management and Federal and State Emergency Management Agencies and the following area Hawaii State Legislators and Honolulu City Councilmembers:
Senator Breene Harimoto
Senator Donna Mercado Kim
Senator Clarence Nishihara
Representative Aaron Johanson
Representative Sam Kong
Representative Gregg Takayama
Representative Roy Takumi
Councilmember Brandon Elefante
Councilmember Carol Fukunaga
Photo by Barry Villamil | [email protected]
Girl Scout Troop 194 from Ewa Beach volunteered their time on Saturday to pass
out READY2REACT – Emergency Preparedness information in the American Red Cross booth.
Photo by Barry Villamil | [email protected]
Joy who serves as the Ambassador for the Hawaii Humane Society, received
"Star" status at the READY2REACT – Emergency Preparedness Event.