FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006
- Public Information Office
- (301) 763-3691/457-3670 (fax)
- (301) 457-1037 (TDD)
- e-mail: < pio@census.gov >
- CB06-CR.02
***CENSUS BUREAU MEDIA ADVISORY***
U.S. Census Bureau Bringing Data to Life: Spotlight on Hawaii Emergency
Disaster Planning and Recovery
- What:
- The U.S. Census Bureau will host a community forum with the Hawaii State Department of Health to explore how census data can be used in emergency planning, preparedness and recovery in the event of a natural disaster. This is the third in a series of discussions around the nation about emergency preparedness by the Census Bureau. The Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Health hope to receive valuable input from local planners and community organizations about the kinds of data needed before and after natural disasters such as tsunamis, floods, mudslides and earthquakes.
- When:
- Thursday, June 29, 10—11:30 a.m. (Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time)
- Who:
- James T. Christy, regional director, Los Angeles Regional Office, U.S. Census Bureau
Chiyome Fukino, director, Hawaii State Department of Health
Andy Nash, director of operations, National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office
Jan Nakamoto, Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development
and Tourism, Research and Economic Analysis Division
Momi Fernandez, director, Hawaii Census Information Center, Papa Ola Lokahi
- Where:
- Leiopapa a Kamehameha Building (State Office Tower)
235 S. Beretania St., Room 204
Honolulu, HI 96813
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*NOTE: Space is limited, so please RSVP to 301-763-3691 by 3 p.m.,
Monday, June 26.
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