Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management

Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes §127A-4 authorizes the Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management (HACEM). Originally established in 1951, the Advisory Council serves as a resource to the Governor and the Director of Emergency Management on emergency management topics and concerns. The council was known as the Civil Defense Advisory Council until July 1, 2014 when HRS 127A became effective.

The council consists of seven members nominated by the governor. The Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs conducts an “Advise and Consent” hearing to review the qualifications of each nominee. The committee provides all senators a recommendation prior to the full Senate confirmation vote.

Confirmed council members serve a four year term. The Governor may renominate members for a second four-year term. Sometimes, nominations are for shorter terms to fill out the terms of members who resigned. The Governor designates the chair of the council.

Council members receive no compensation but there is reimbursement for travel and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out their council duties.


Meeting announcement: The next Hawai‘i Advisory Council on Emergency Management meeting will take place in person on March 14, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. HST.

View 2024 March 14 HACEM Agenda

View past HACEM Meetings and Minutes


Current Council Members:

Council MemberRepresentsTerm Expires
Darryl OliveiraEast Hawai‘iJune 30, 2026
Gerald SilvaO‘ahuJune 30, 2026
William C. BerginWest Hawai‘iJune 30, 2025
Glenda Nogami-StreufertKaua‘iJune 30, 2024
VacantMauiTBD
Mona CurryO‘ahuJune 30, 2025

Individuals who are interested in serving of the Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management, should apply on the State’s Boards and Commissions website –

https://boards.hawaii.gov/