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1990’s HIEMA Photographs

September 25, 2025
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1990ʻs, HIEMA History
A reporter walks over recently flowed lava.
A reporter walks over recently flowed lava.
Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, the adjutant general, briefs government and emergency relief officials on the lava flow destruction in Harry K. Brown Park, Kalapana, Hawaii.
Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, the adjutant general, briefs government and emergency relief officials on the lava flow destruction in Harry K. Brown Park, Kalapana, Hawaii.
Lava flow victims from Puna, Hawaii, apply for relief at the disaster application center in Pahoa.
Lava flow victims from Puna, Hawaii, apply for relief at the disaster application center in Pahoa.
(Pictures from the 1990 Annual Report)
Hawaii Earthquake Advisory Board (left to right): Dr. Glen Miyasato, structural engineer; Dr. N. Norby Nielsen, professor of civil engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM); Damon Runyan, geological engineer; Dr. Cart Johnson, professor of geology, University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo); Don Gransback, executive assistant State Civil Defense (SCD); Gary Chock, structural engineer, advisory board chair; Dr. Paul Okubo, seismologist, Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO); Brian Yanagi, executive assistant, SCD; Dr. Arthur Chiu, professor of civil engineering, UHM; Dr. John Harrison, environmental center coordinator, UHM; Dr. Robert Koyanagi, seismologist, HVO; Dr. Doak Cox, geophysicist emeritus, UHM, advisory board assistant chair,· and Dr. Augustine Furumoto, professor and seismologist, UHM.
Hawaii Earthquake Advisory Board (left to right): Dr. Glen Miyasato, structural engineer; Dr. N. Norby Nielsen, professor of civil engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM); Damon Runyan, geological engineer; Dr. Cart Johnson, professor of geology, University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo); Don Gransback, executive assistant State Civil Defense (SCD); Gary Chock, structural engineer, advisory board chair; Dr. Paul Okubo, seismologist, Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO); Brian Yanagi, executive assistant, SCD; Dr. Arthur Chiu, professor of civil engineering, UHM; Dr. John Harrison, environmental center coordinator, UHM; Dr. Robert Koyanagi, seismologist, HVO; Dr. Doak Cox, geophysicist emeritus, UHM, advisory board assistant chair,· and Dr. Augustine Furumoto, professor and seismologist, UHM.
Kamehameha Highway in Kahuku, Oahu, was submerged by heavy rains, Mar. 19-23.
Kamehameha Highway in Kahuku, Oahu, was submerged by heavy rains, Mar. 19-23.
State Civil Defense Advisory Council (left to right): Sherman Thompson, chair; Ruben Yoshida; Gabe Kilakalua Jr. ; Richard Yonezake; Frank T.S. Kim; and Alfred 0. Souza Sr. (Not pictured: Tadao Okimoto); at the Kalapana lava flow, September 1990.
State Civil Defense Advisory Council (left to right): Sherman Thompson, chair; Ruben Yoshida; Gabe Kilakalua Jr. ; Richard Yonezake; Frank T.S. Kim; and Alfred 0. Souza Sr. (Not pictured: Tadao Okimoto); at the Kalapana lava flow, September 1990.
Heavy rains flooded the Turtle Bay Hilton golf course on Oahu's north shore, Mar. 19-23.
Heavy rains flooded the Turtle Bay Hilton golf course on Oahu’s north shore, Mar. 19-23.
(Pictures from the 1991 Annual Report)
Honolulu fire fighters wash contaminants off a "chemical spill" victim during State Civil Defense's hazardous materials response exercise in March.
Honolulu fire fighters wash contaminants off a “chemical spill” victim during State Civil Defense’s hazardous materials response exercise in March.
Civilian and military government agencies work together with private and volunteer organizations to treat and evacuate "trauma victims" portrayed by Army soldiers at exercise Tsunami '92 in June.
Civilian and military government agencies work together with private and volunteer organizations to treat and evacuate “trauma victims” portrayed by Army soldiers at exercise Tsunami ’92 in June.
Roy Price Sr., vice director of State Civil Defense, briefs Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, director of State Civil Defense, at the emergency operating center in Diamond Head Crater.
Roy Price Sr., vice director of State Civil Defense, briefs Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, director of State Civil Defense, at the emergency operating center in Diamond Head Crater.
Vehicles and personal property were strewn throughout the Anahola Valley on Kauai by the flash flood that hit, Dec 14.
Vehicles and personal property were strewn throughout the Anahola Valley on Kauai by the flash flood that hit, Dec 14.
(Pictures from the 1992 Annual Report)
Packing gusts of 227 miles per hour, Hurricane Iniki caused an estimated $1.8 billion in damage to the island of Kauai.
Packing gusts of 227 miles per hour, Hurricane Iniki caused an estimated $1.8 billion in damage to the island of Kauai.
Members of a state Hurricane Iniki briefing team gather with first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Kahala Hilton, July 14, 1993. From left to right are: Maj. Wayne Yoshioka, Gov. John Waihee, Dale Peterson (director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pacific Area Office), Kauai Mayor JoAnn Yukimura, Roy C. Price Sr. (vice director, State Civil Defense), Mrs. Clinton, Thomas Batey (administrative assistant, Kauai County), Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson (state adjutant general) and Brig. Gen. Myles M. Nakatsu (deputy adjutant general).
Members of a state Hurricane Iniki briefing team gather with first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Kahala Hilton, July 14, 1993. From left to right are: Maj. Wayne Yoshioka, Gov. John Waihee, Dale Peterson (director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Pacific Area Office), Kauai Mayor JoAnn Yukimura, Roy C. Price Sr. (vice director, State Civil Defense), Mrs. Clinton, Thomas Batey (administrative assistant, Kauai County), Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson (state adjutant general) and Brig. Gen. Myles M. Nakatsu (deputy adjutant general).
A National Weather Service satellite photo shows the eye of Hurricane Iniki passing directly over Kauai on the afternoon of Sept. 11, 1992.
A National Weather Service satellite photo shows the eye of Hurricane Iniki passing directly over Kauai on the afternoon of Sept. 11, 1992.
Airmen from Kekaha, Kauai's 154th Air Control Squadron load an emergency generator for delivery, May 18, 1993. The generators, on loan from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, were installed in schools, shelters and other priority sites.
Airmen from Kekaha, Kauai’s 154th Air Control Squadron load an emergency generator for delivery, May 18, 1993. The generators, on loan from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, were installed in schools, shelters and other priority sites.
(Pictures from the 1993 Annual Report)
SUPER HURRICANE THREATENS HAWAII -- A computer-generated graphic of Hurricane Emilia shows its position relative to Hawaii July 20, 1994.
SUPER HURRICANE THREATENS HAWAII — A computer-generated graphic of Hurricane Emilia shows its position relative to Hawaii July 20, 1994.
JOINT TRAINING -- Hawaii Air and Army National Guard aviators plot possible airlift scenarios during a hurricane preparedness exercise at the Hawaii National Guard emergency operating center located at Battery 407 in Diamond Head Crater in May 1994.
JOINT TRAINING — Hawaii Air and Army National Guard aviators plot possible airlift scenarios during a hurricane preparedness exercise at the Hawaii National Guard emergency operating center located at Battery 407 in Diamond Head Crater in May 1994.
APPROVING AUTHORITY -- Gov. John Waihee checks out the State Civil Defense display at the "Turn of the Year" conference.
APPROVING AUTHORITY — Gov. John Waihee checks out the State Civil Defense display at the “Turn of the Year” conference.
OPERATION CENTRAL •· State Civil Defense (SCD) staffers, and federal, state and county representatives practice hurricane preparedness at the SCD emergency operating center located at Birkhimer Tunnel in Diamond Head Crater.
OPERATION CENTRAL •· State Civil Defense (SCD) staffers, and federal, state and county representatives practice hurricane preparedness at the SCD emergency operating center located at Birkhimer Tunnel in Diamond Head Crater.
WARNING SIGNS -- A State Civil Defense staffer shares information on the statewide siren warning system during the annual "Turn of the Year" conference held at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in August.
WARNING SIGNS — A State Civil Defense staffer shares information on the statewide siren warning system during the annual “Turn of the Year” conference held at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in August.
(Pictures from the 1994 Annual Report)
1ST CLASS TREATMENT -- Local firefighters tend to person who has succumb to an unknown hazardous agent at HAZMAT Exercise '95. -Ron Matsumura photo
1ST CLASS TREATMENT — Local firefighters tend to person who has succumb to an unknown hazardous agent at HAZMAT Exercise ’95. -Ron Matsumura photo
CHECKING FOR SIGNS -- A local firefighter checks for signs of heat stress during HAZMAT Exercise '95, Operation Diamond Head. Ron Matsumura photo
CHECKING FOR SIGNS — A local firefighter checks for signs of heat stress during HAZMAT Exercise ’95, Operation Diamond Head. Ron Matsumura photo
AMBULANCE TO THE RESCUE -- During a hazardous materials exercise an ambulance crew prepares to transport a victim to a hospital emergency room, after a chemical accident in Honolulu Harbor. Ron Matsumura photo
AMBULANCE TO THE RESCUE — During a hazardous materials exercise an ambulance crew prepares to transport a victim to a hospital emergency room, after a chemical accident in Honolulu Harbor. Ron Matsumura photo
JOINT TRAINING -- Hawaii Air and Army National Guard personnel specialists, communications experts, logisticians, aviators, and other personnel plot possible scenarios during a hurricane preparedness exercise at the Hawaii National Guard emergency operating center located at Battery 407 in Diamond Head Crater. State Civil Defense's Makani Pahili is held annually during the start of hurricane season in Hawaii. Stephen M. Lum photo
JOINT TRAINING — Hawaii Air and Army National Guard personnel specialists, communications experts, logisticians, aviators, and other personnel plot possible scenarios during a hurricane preparedness exercise at the Hawaii National Guard emergency operating center located at Battery 407 in Diamond Head Crater. State Civil Defense’s Makani Pahili is held annually during the start of hurricane season in Hawaii. Stephen M. Lum photo
HAZMAT95-- During the exercise, Honolulu firefighters investigate the scene of hazardous materials spill near water's edge at Piers 1 and 2. Volunteer victims in the foreground await rescue and treatment. Ron Matsumura photo
HAZMAT95– During the exercise, Honolulu firefighters investigate the scene of hazardous materials spill near water’s edge at Piers 1 and 2. Volunteer victims in the foreground await rescue and treatment. Ron Matsumura photo
(Pictures from the 1995 Annual Report)
MAKANI PAHILI-A mock Disaster Assistance Center was set up at the Hawaii Army National Guard's armory at Diamond Head and 22nd Avenue for a Civil Defense preparedness drill, May 3-9. State Civil Defense photo
MAKANI PAHILI-A mock Disaster Assistance Center was set up at the Hawaii Army National Guard’s armory at Diamond Head and 22nd Avenue for a Civil Defense preparedness drill, May 3-9. State Civil Defense photo
Local insurance companies were a vital part of the Makani Pahili '96 exercises. During this phase of the exercise, a Disaster Assistance Center was set up to assist homeowners with low interest loans for repairs to homes and businesses. State Civil Defense photo
Local insurance companies were a vital part of the Makani Pahili ’96 exercises. During this phase of the exercise, a Disaster Assistance Center was set up to assist homeowners with low interest loans for repairs to homes and businesses. State Civil Defense photo
The Rev. Bill Pifer of Keolahou Church, Maalaea, conducts a traditional blessing for the opening of the Pacific Disaster Center. Among the dignitaries attending the ceremony are (L to R) Maj. Gen. EdwardV. Richardson, U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, Maui Mayor Linda Crockett-Lingle, and Roy Price, State Civil Defense vice-director. Photo by Ron Matasumra
The Rev. Bill Pifer of Keolahou Church, Maalaea, conducts a traditional blessing for the opening of the Pacific Disaster Center. Among the dignitaries attending the ceremony are (L to R) Maj. Gen. EdwardV. Richardson, U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, Maui Mayor Linda Crockett-Lingle, and Roy Price, State Civil Defense vice-director. Photo by Ron Matasumra
HIGH TECH-- The Pacific Disaster Center is located in the Maui High Technology Park, Kihei, Maui. It is less than a half hour drive from the Kahului Airport. Photo by Ron Matsumura
HIGH TECH– The Pacific Disaster Center is located in the Maui High Technology Park, Kihei, Maui. It is less than a half hour drive from the Kahului Airport. Photo by Ron Matsumura
MASS CASUALTY DRILL---The Hospital Association of Hawaii held its annual accreditation exercise by staging a mass casualty drill in conjunction with Makani Pahili '96. Here a woman pretending to be pregnant gets assistance from active duty medics participating in the drill. Photo by Deborah M.S. Murray
MASS CASUALTY DRILL—The Hospital Association of Hawaii held its annual accreditation exercise by staging a mass casualty drill in conjunction with Makani Pahili ’96. Here a woman pretending to be pregnant gets assistance from active duty medics participating in the drill. Photo by Deborah M.S. Murray
(Pictures from the 1996 Annual Report)
TENDER LOVING CARE - A volunteer "victim" is given first aid by a City and County of Honolulu medical technician during Makani Pahili '97, the statewide hurricane exercise held in May. Deborah M.S. Murray photo
TENDER LOVING CARE – A volunteer “victim” is given first aid by a City and County of Honolulu medical technician during Makani Pahili ’97, the statewide hurricane exercise held in May. Deborah M.S. Murray photo
GENERAL BRIEFING - Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson is briefed by Roy C. Price Sr., State Civil Defense vice director; on damage caused by the November election day flood. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
GENERAL BRIEFING – Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson is briefed by Roy C. Price Sr., State Civil Defense vice director; on damage caused by the November election day flood. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
COOPERATION AND COORDINATION - Lt. Col. Blaine Izuka, Staff Sgt. Patrick Bailon, and Capt. Mike Doolin review situation reports during statewide hurricane exercise Makani Pahili in May. Capt. Charles J. Anthony photo
COOPERATION AND COORDINATION – Lt. Col. Blaine Izuka, Staff Sgt. Patrick Bailon, and Capt. Mike Doolin review situation reports during statewide hurricane exercise Makani Pahili in May. Capt. Charles J. Anthony photo
MAILI RECON Gov. Benjamin J. Cayetano, joined by Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson and Councilman John DeSoto, assess the damage caused by the November election day flood. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
MAILI RECON Gov. Benjamin J. Cayetano, joined by Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson and Councilman John DeSoto, assess the damage caused by the November election day flood. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
DISASTER ASSISTANCE - Disaster Assistance Center (Hawaii Army National Guard's Diamond Head gym) personnel from the public and private sector assist "victims" during Makani Pahili '97, the statewide hurricane exercise held in May. State Civil Defense photo
DISASTER ASSISTANCE – Disaster Assistance Center (Hawaii Army National Guard’s Diamond Head gym) personnel from the public and private sector assist “victims” during Makani Pahili ’97, the statewide hurricane exercise held in May. State Civil Defense photo
EXECUTIVE DECISION - Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general, confers with Col. Jerald K. Aoki, Hawaii Air National Guard chief of staff, during the statewide hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI '97 held in May. Capt. Charles J. Anthony photo
EXECUTIVE DECISION – Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general, confers with Col. Jerald K. Aoki, Hawaii Air National Guard chief of staff, during the statewide hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI ’97 held in May. Capt. Charles J. Anthony photo
(Pictures from the 1997 Annual Report)
PITCHFORK FLOW- Kilauea lava flow pours down the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa. The flow has been on going since 1983. Pacific Disaster Center photo
PITCHFORK FLOW- Kilauea lava flow pours down the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa. The flow has been on going since 1983. Pacific Disaster Center photo
EYE OF THE HURRICANE - An ariel view of a hurricane/typhoon, which is a severe tropical cyclone with a rotating pattern and sustaining wind speed of at least 75 mph (64 knots) and higher: The eye is the center of the hurricane which is relatively calm. The most violent activity takes place in the area immediately around the eye, called the eyewall. Pacific Disaster Center photo
EYE OF THE HURRICANE – An ariel view of a hurricane/typhoon, which is a severe tropical cyclone with a rotating pattern and sustaining wind speed of at least 75 mph (64 knots) and higher: The eye is the center of the hurricane which is relatively calm. The most violent activity takes place in the area immediately around the eye, called the eyewall. Pacific Disaster Center photo
KEEPING INFORMED - Barbara Hendrie, an information specialist, briefs foreign military officers on the operations and capabilities of the State Civil Defense at the Birkhimer Tunnel - emergency operations center located in Diamond Head Crater: Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
KEEPING INFORMED – Barbara Hendrie, an information specialist, briefs foreign military officers on the operations and capabilities of the State Civil Defense at the Birkhimer Tunnel – emergency operations center located in Diamond Head Crater: Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
SIMULATED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE- A C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft simulates mass casualty evacuation procedures with ambulances during hurricane Exercise MAKANJ PAHILl MAY 1998. Tech. Sgt. Wayne G. Pontes photo
SIMULATED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE- A C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft simulates mass casualty evacuation procedures with ambulances during hurricane Exercise MAKANJ PAHILl MAY 1998. Tech. Sgt. Wayne G. Pontes photo
(Pictures from the 1998 Annual Report)
MOBILE COM - Thomas C. Simon, a radio technician with State Civil Defense, shows the mobile satellite phone system from their mobile communications van. Max· W. Starr photo
MOBILE COM – Thomas C. Simon, a radio technician with State Civil Defense, shows the mobile satellite phone system from their mobile communications van. Max· W. Starr photo
WHAT'S THE PLAN? - Roy C. Price Sr.; state Civil Defense vice director; briefs the Exercise MAKANI PAHILI 99 participants at the mock disaster Assistance Center, HIARNG, Waiawa facility in May. Max W, Starr photo
WHAT’S THE PLAN? – Roy C. Price Sr.; state Civil Defense vice director; briefs the Exercise MAKANI PAHILI 99 participants at the mock disaster Assistance Center, HIARNG, Waiawa facility in May. Max W, Starr photo
CLEANING HOUSE - Fire fighters practice decontamination procedures at the weapons of mass destruction chemical field exercise held at Aloha Stadium in May. The exercise, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense's Soldier Biological Command and Oahu Civil Defense, included federal, state, county, and private emergency organizations Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
CLEANING HOUSE – Fire fighters practice decontamination procedures at the weapons of mass destruction chemical field exercise held at Aloha Stadium in May. The exercise, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Soldier Biological Command and Oahu Civil Defense, included federal, state, county, and private emergency organizations Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
ONE STOP "SHOPPING" FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE - Jean Simon and other Disaster Assistance Center personnel -help "victims" during Exercise Makani Pahili '99 at the Hawaii National Guard's Waiawa facility. Max W. Starr photo
ONE STOP “SHOPPING” FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE – Jean Simon and other Disaster Assistance Center personnel -help “victims” during Exercise Makani Pahili ’99 at the Hawaii National Guard’s Waiawa facility. Max W. Starr photo
KEEPING UP TO DATE - Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general and director of State Civil Defense, is briefed by Edward T. Teixeira during Exercise MAKANI PAHILI '99 Max W. Starr photo
KEEPING UP TO DATE – Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general and director of State Civil Defense, is briefed by Edward T. Teixeira during Exercise MAKANI PAHILI ’99 Max W. Starr photo
REST ASSURED YOU'U_GET HELP- USAA insurance personnel help "victims" during Exercise Makani Pahili '99 at the Disaster Assistance Center. Max W. Starr photo
REST ASSURED YOU’U_GET HELP- USAA insurance personnel help “victims” during Exercise Makani Pahili ’99 at the Disaster Assistance Center. Max W. Starr photo
(Pictures from the 1999 Annual Report)