PONO
Preparing Our Neighbors and ‘Ohana to Build Resilient Communities
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PONO is a FREE Disaster Preparedness Training program for Teens that provides hands-on training following the Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The training has been adapted for teens but still includes all of the knowledge and skills provided in the adult training including Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Search and Rescue, Triage, and First Aid. Teens will also participate in a final simulation that allows them to demonstrate their skills. Contact Nancy Ooki at ooki@hawaii.edu for more information about the program.
- UH educator and teen disaster training program earn national praise. University of Hawai‘i News.
- Lahaina Wildfire in Maui Is the Subject of Activist Laurel Tamayo’s New Documentary. Teen Vogue.
- 100 Students in Hawaii Participate in Teen CERT Training. ClimbHI.
- Baldwin students learn about disaster response techniques during simulation. Maui News.
- Youth to the rescue The latest crop of students graduates from preparedness program for teens. Maui News.
- Teens prep for disaster Youth-focused emergency response training is getting teens hooked on helping. Maui News.
Next Training Starts Oct. 5th
Next Training: October 5-8, 2026 at the Komohana Extension & Research Center (CARES Komohana) in Hilo. Click on the Flyer for more information or register below.
Scan the QR code or click on the link below to register for the training:
REGISTER FOR TRAINING HERE
or Contact: Marielle Hampton at hamptonm@hawaii.edu
If you require information in an alternative format, please contact us at: ADA-contact@ctahr.hawaii.edu The University of Hawai’i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.