MEDIA ADVISORY: Red Hill Registry Launch and Community Fair set for Saturday

University of Hawaiʻi
Contact:
Ryan Mielke, 808-371-7833
Director of Communications and Marketing, Red Hill Registry
Posted: Jul 31, 2025


WHAT: The public is invited to the official launch of the Red Hill Registry, an independent health registry created by the University of Hawaiʻi to track long-term health outcomes and provide resources for those affected by the 2021 fuel release into the Navy’s drinking water system. The family-friendly Red Hill Registry Launch and Community Fair will offer food, keiki activities, support services and opportunities to pre-enroll in the registry.

Speakers include:

  • Aimee Grace, principal investigator and director of the UH Office of Strategic Health Initiatives
  • U.S. Rep. Ed Case
  • U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda
  • Jeffrey Freeman, director of the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  • Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Bencs, former Red Hill Fuels director
  • Ernie Lau, manager & chief engineer at the Board of Water Supply

WHEN: Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Moanalua High School cafeteria and courtyard

2825 Ala ʻIlima Street, Honolulu, HI 96818

WHO:

  • Residents affected by the 2021 fuel release into the Navy’s drinking water system
  • Leaders and researchers of UH’s Red Hill Registry
  • Federal, state and city leaders
  • Community partners and health support organizations

WHY:

  • To officially launch the Red Hill Registry and raise awareness of its purpose and impact.
  • To connect affected individuals and families with trusted health resources and support.
  • To provide a space for community members to learn, engage and pre-enroll in the registry.
  • To mark a milestone in the long-term response to the Red Hill water contamination crisis.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

CONTACT:

Ryan Mielke, director of communications and marketing

Email: rmielke@hawaii.edu

Mobile: 808-371-7833