July 2026

As students head back-to-school, we face Hawaiʻi’s hurricane season—and a reminder that emergency preparedness begins long before a storm arrives. During our June 2026 Community Emergency Preparedness Forum, Mānoa and Makiki-Punchbowl residents brought their questions and concerns to emergency response and public safety leaders.  They wanted to know how their families and neighbors could better prepare for hurricanes, flooding, landslides, extended power outages, and other emergencies. Those questions highlighted a simple but important message: preparation today makes all the difference tomorrow.​

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State Dept. of Transportation and City Dept. of Facility Maintenance are launching their Mānoa Stream Clearing Initiative partnership on August 3, 2026 to improve stream capacity and reduce flooding in the community (click here to see notice).  

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Throughout August, Neighbor2Neighbor.news will share preparedness tips, community resources and stories highlighting how neighbors, volunteers, and organizations can work together to strengthen the resilience of our Mānoa-Makiki-Punchbowl communities. By looking out for one another, we can help ensure that our neighborhoods remain safe, connected, and ready for whatever this hurricane season may bring.

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Mahalo!

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Carol Fukunaga

​State Senator, District 11​