Come join us to interact with an incredible panel revolving around the flow of information before, during, and after the recent eruption of Mauna Loa.

Featured on our all-star panel is Dr. Ken Hon, the Scientist-in-Charge of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory for USGS, Talmadge Magno,  Civil Defense Administrator for Hawaii County, Jessica Ferracane, Public Affairs Specialist for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,  Chris Leonard, President / General Manager at New West Broadcasting Corporation which operates 5 radio stations in the Big Island, and Dane DuPont and Phil Ong who drive the content of "Hawaii Tracker"'s social media presence.

This panel will share their insights on the recent eruption and lessons learned that can be applied for future natural disasters impacting the island.

The event, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Restaurant Kenichi at 684 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo, is BYOB. BIPC Board members are donating wine and beer to the event, free with luncheon while supplies last.

Guests are requested to park in the county lot across the street at Aupuni Center, as parking is limited near the restaurant.

Tickets for this event are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. The lunch will include a buffet menu of delicious food:

White Rice
Steamed Veggies
Potato-Mac Salad
Panko Furikake Salmon
Korean BBQ Beef

Non-alcoholic beverages are also included.

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