Honolulu Committee on Aging

MEETING NOTICE

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Kapālama Hale, Conference Room 277
925 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

In Person

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND TESTIMONY

Some members of the Committee and presenters may be participating by interactive conference technology from remote locations.

ORAL TESTIMONY

Oral Testimony will be permitted on all items on the agenda, subject to the following restrictions:

1. Persons may submit oral testimony in person at Kapālama Hale.
2. Before each agenda item for discussion, members of the public will be given an opportunity to present their testimony.
3. Each speaker is limited to a two-minute presentation. When the timer goes off, please conclude your remarks promptly.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY

Written testimony may be faxed to 808- 768-5611or e-mailed to EADHCOA@honolulu.gov  for distribution at the meeting.  If submitted, written testimonies, including the testifier’s address, email address and phone number, may be posted to the Committee’s website.

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NOTE:  If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Maria Burns at 808-768-7706 and EADHCOA@honolulu.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.

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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Introduction(s)
3. Approval of Minutes: August 21, 2024 Meeting
4. Public testimony – 2-minute limit per person
5. Written testimony
6. FOR DISCUSSION: City and County of Honolulu –  Hazard Mitigation Plan
   Welcome & Introductions:  Jennifer Walter, Department of Emergency Management (DEM) – 5 min
   1. HMP Update Planning Team
   2. Committee members
7. Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Overview: JaLeesa Tate, Tetra Tech – 5 min
   1. Purpose and Benefits
   2. Current Status
   3. 2025 Goals and Priorities
   4. Opportunities to integrate considerations for older adults
8. Facilitated Discussion: JaLeesa Tate, Tetra Tech – 60 min
   1. Understanding hazard mitigation and risk reduction
   2. Prior experiences with hazard impacts (e.g., impacts to services, facilities, etc.)
   3. Mitigation measures in place (e.g., continuity plans, emergency operations plan, etc.)
   4. Capabilities related to hazard mitigation
9. Key Takeaways and Next Steps:  Jennifer Walter, DEM, and JaLeesa Tate,
   Tetra Tech – 5 min
10. Administrative Update – Department of Community Services’ Elderly Affairs Division
11. Next meeting: February 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m., Kapālama Hale, Conference Room 277
12. Adjournment