#Firewise

State launches Pono campaign encouraging responsible behavior in Hawai‘i outdoors

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife released a series of five 30-second videos that address a variety of topics.

Big Island establishes interagency working group to address fire issues

The Hawaiʻi Fire and Emergency Response Collaborative will convene key regional agencies, experts, and stakeholders to formulate strategies, facilitate resource-sharing, and streamline communication to enhance responses to wildfires and other emergencies.

Waimea resilience fair puts wildfire prevention center stage

One of the event’s organizers Tim Bostock said: “We all need to work toward making our homes, our properties and our communities more resilient. The time is now.”

Community ambassadors trained to assess wildfire risk for Big Island property owners

These are not your typical home assessors who determine the value of your place, but specially trained people who will conduct free reviews of how safe a property and its structures are from the threat of wildfires. 

PHOTOS: Kanehoa Community Clears the Way to Being ‘Firewise’

In total, two dozen Kanehoa community members joined in to remove an entire large dumpster with haole koa, also known as ekoa.

Kanehoa Community to be Recognized as ‘Firewise’

On May 7, when their work day is completed, the Kanehoa community will receive recognition as a community that has worked towards wildfire readiness as the second Firewise community in Hawai’i.