Upper Puna Community Resilience Hub

“True resilience doesn't rest in any one person. It lives through the strength of shared connection, kuleana, and aloha.”

— Zoë Callahan, Revitalize Puna Coordinator

Building a Prepared, Resilient Upper Puna

Community-led response, emergency connection, and local preparedness rooted right here in Fern Acres, Hawaiʻi.

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Puna Mākaukau is a grassroots community resilience hub serving Fern Acres and the surrounding Upper Puna area. When emergencies strike, from extreme weather to local power disruptions, our mission is simple: keep our neighbors connected, informed, and supported!

Rooted in Community.
Ready for Tomorrow.

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By combining local knowledge with actionable Civil Defense resources, we empower residents to prepare together, respond effectively and recover stronger as a unified community.

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Preparedness

Access neighborhood emergency checklists, home readiness guides, and supply tips designed specifically for off-grid and rural Puna living.

Know Your Plan

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Connection

Strengthen local networks so no one is left isolated. We connect residents to local block captains, emergency hubs, and community alerts.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor

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Local Action

Response

Coordinating swift, organized local assistance when disaster hits, working hand-in-hand with emergency services and community volunteers.

Are You Ready, Puna?

Join our contact list to receive critical neighborhood updates, emergency alerts, and meeting announcements directly to your inbox.