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1980’s HIEMA Photographs

September 25, 2025
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1980ʻs, HIEMA History
Civil Defense officials meet to plan and determine agency responses to disaster situations.
Civil Defense officials meet to plan and determine agency responses to disaster situations.
-Photo by Steven Philben
-Photo by Steven Philben
Heavy rains on Hawaii caused flooding and millions of dollars in property damage.
Heavy rains on Hawaii caused flooding and millions of dollars in property damage.
Civil Defense personnel work closely with local radio stations to alert the public of disasters.
Civil Defense personnel work closely with local radio stations to alert the public of disasters.
(Pictures from the 1980 Annual Report)
GUARD LOSSES-Officials evaluate losses at the 202nd ATCF at Barking Sands, Kauai. Guard facilities suffered more than $1.2 million in damages during Hurricane lwa.
GUARD LOSSES-Officials evaluate losses at the 202nd ATCF at Barking Sands, Kauai. Guard facilities suffered more than $1.2 million in damages during Hurricane lwa.
(Pictures from the 1983 Annual Report)
During the year, Kilauea continued her current phase of activity that began in January 1983. Spectacular eruptions were seen almost monthly.
During the year, Kilauea continued her current phase of activity that began in January 1983. Spectacular eruptions were seen almost monthly.
October 1983 saw Hurricane Raymond on a course that could have taken it directly over the Hawaiian island chain. Fortunately, the storm veered to the north before reaching the Big Island and blew itself out while still at sea.
October 1983 saw Hurricane Raymond on a course that could have taken it directly over the Hawaiian island chain. Fortunately, the storm veered to the north before reaching the Big Island and blew itself out while still at sea.
(Pictures from the 1984 Annual Report)
A satellite photo displays the " current" position of Hurricane Nele and the State Civil Defense staff plots its general direction and takes appropriate actions.
A satellite photo displays the ” current” position of Hurricane Nele and the State Civil Defense staff plots its general direction and takes appropriate actions.
A Slate Civil Defense staff member briefs Department of Defense personnel on procedures and actions taken during emergency situations.
A Slate Civil Defense staff member briefs Department of Defense personnel on procedures and actions taken during emergency situations.
(Pictures from the 1985 Annual Report)
A tsunami bore moves up the Paulauila Stream from Kaiaka Bay in Waialua, Oahu. The tsunami, triggered by an earthquake in Adak, Alaska, registering 7.7 on the Richter scale, caused no damage.
A tsunami bore moves up the Paulauila Stream from Kaiaka Bay in Waialua, Oahu. The tsunami, triggered by an earthquake in Adak, Alaska, registering 7.7 on the Richter scale, caused no damage.
State Civil Defense personnel gather information on statewide preparedness during a tsunami exercise.
State Civil Defense personnel gather information on statewide preparedness during a tsunami exercise.
(Pictures from the 1986 Annual Report)
Admiral Ronald J. Hays, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command, receives an update briefing during a State Civil Defense exercise held in September 1986.
Admiral Ronald J. Hays, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command, receives an update briefing during a State Civil Defense exercise held in September 1986.
Civil Defense training and exercises are held year-round for emergency operations and response. Shown, in full protective gear, a radiation monitoring course participant practices instrument readings for locating a radioactive source.
Civil Defense training and exercises are held year-round for emergency operations and response. Shown, in full protective gear, a radiation monitoring course participant practices instrument readings for locating a radioactive source.
(Pictures from the 1987 Annual Report)
In the aftermath of Oahu's New Year flood, Hawaii Army National Guard dump trucks from the 22 7th Engineer Company brought in loads of dirt and gravel to repair the eroded Kahena Street. The temporary by-pass on Kahena Street enabled cars to be removed following the worst flood in Oahu's history.
In the aftermath of Oahu’s New Year flood, Hawaii Army National Guard dump trucks from the 22 7th Engineer Company brought in loads of dirt and gravel to repair the eroded Kahena Street. The temporary by-pass on Kahena Street enabled cars to be removed following the worst flood in Oahu’s history.
Heavy rains during the 1988 New Year produced the worst flood on record for Oahu. Hawaii Kai's Kahena Street was turned into a torrent of water and debris as the upper streambed broke into Hahaione Valley.
Heavy rains during the 1988 New Year produced the worst flood on record for Oahu. Hawaii Kai’s Kahena Street was turned into a torrent of water and debris as the upper streambed broke into Hahaione Valley.
Fire rescue crews and paramedics treated "casualties" as part of the Kauai disaster exercise planned and conducted by the Kauai Exercise Design Team in conjunction with the State Civil Defense, Nov. 18, 1987.
Fire rescue crews and paramedics treated “casualties” as part of the Kauai disaster exercise planned and conducted by the Kauai Exercise Design Team in conjunction with the State Civil Defense, Nov. 18, 1987.
(Pictures from the 1988 Annual Report)
Cabinet members tour the emergency operating center.
Cabinet members tour the emergency operating center.
Cabinet members try the military's meal-ready-to-eat (MRE)
Cabinet members try the military’s meal-ready-to-eat (MRE)
Gov. John Waihee and his cabinet participated in an overnight exercise at State Civil Defense's Birkhimer Emergency Operating Center, Nov. 18, 1988.
Gov. John Waihee and his cabinet participated in an overnight exercise at State Civil Defense’s Birkhimer Emergency Operating Center, Nov. 18, 1988.
(Pictures from the 1989 Annual Report)