Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency

For Immediate Release October 7, 2020 FEMA Awards $3.7 Million to Hawai’i County to Rebuild Parks Damaged by the Kīlauea Volcanic Eruption HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2019 FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR KĪLAUEA RECOVERY SURVIVORS ENDS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019 HONOLULU — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) Program […]

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl’I FOURTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai’i, in order […]

DR-4366-HI NR 020 Sept. 6, 2018 HI-EMA PIO: 808-733-4300 NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 News Release Deadline to Register for Disaster Assistance for Kilauea Recovery is Sept. 12 HONOLULU — Hawai’i County […]

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI’I SECOND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai’i, in order […]

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Facts from the U.S. Geological Survey: May 14, 2018 There have been several recent highly speculative stories, rumors and blogs about the stability of the south flank of Kīlauea and […]

To protect residents in the area of ashfall from the Halemaumau eruption from breathing volcanic ash, free masks will be distributed as follows: Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 1:00 pm […]

The following information will help you decide on which type of respiratory protection to use, but other factors, such as the cost and availability of the protective products, may also […]

The Hawaii State Department of Health reports that the current eruption activity is producing dangerous Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) gas and other emissions that present hazards to health, especially for the elderly, […]

Civil Defense message for Friday, May 11th at 11:00 AM As a precautionary measure, residents of Lower Puna, between Kapoho and Kalapana, are advised to be on the alert in […]

Volcanic activity in Kilauea crater could result in an explosion that sends an ash plume into the atmosphere. If you’re in the area, know what to do in case of […]

18-05-09 Supplemental Emergency Proclamation for 2018 Kilauea Eruption

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May 6, 2018 The Hawaii Department of Health is warning consumers that no mask sold in stores provides protection from the extremely dangerous volcanic gases that are being released from […]

May 4, 2018 2018-004C HONOLULU — While many people associate volcanoes with large plumes of smoke or ash and spectacular lava fountains, volcanic eruptions also produce toxic gasses. The recent […]

May 4, 2018 2018-004B Hawaii National Guard activated to support Big Island volcano response HAWAII ISLAND — About 70 Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawaii National Guard (HING) are on […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2018 2018-0504A HAWAII ISLAND — Hawaii County police, fire, and county agencies, along with the National Guard and partners, continue to assist with an evacuation […]

18-05-03 Lava Emergency Proclamation

HILO, HI: May 3, 2018 – The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at the Pahoa Community Center for residents evacuated from their homes due to the Kilauea lava […]