Worried about what to do during a potential wildfire? People living and working in East Honolulu have two opportunities on August 16 to attend a virtual meeting to have wildfire concerns heard and to begin the development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

The Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO), in partnership with the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), and Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) will hold two virtual meetings on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m. Residents in Hawai?i Kai, Kuliouou-Kalani Iki, Waialae-Kahala, Kaimuki and Diamond Head/Kapahulu/St. Louis Heights neighborhoods are encouraged to attend.

CWPPs are planning tools used across the country to bring fire and forestry professionals and interested people from neighborhoods and relevant sectors together. Together, they learn, share, and plan toward greater wildfire awareness and safety for their areas or communities.

Wildfire protection plans assist communities to identify and prioritize areas for hazardous fuel reduction treatments; assess values at risk such as wildlife habitat, other natural resources, recreation and scenic values and economic issues.