Know Your Zone

Residents gathered at the Ewa Beach Public Library for a tsunami preparedness event focused on safety, planning, and awareness. Hosted with support from AARP Hawaiʻi and local emergency experts, the session encouraged attendees to “know your zone” and be ready before an emergency happens.

Participants learned how to identify evacuation zones, understand emergency alerts, and plan safe evacuation routes. The workshop also covered how to build a go-bag and prepare for the specific challenges tsunamis present in Hawaiʻi.

An expert panel from AARP Hawaiʻi, UH Sea Grant, and state and city emergency management agencies provided practical, locally relevant guidance.

The event highlighted the importance of community education in keeping residents informed, prepared, and safe.