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2000’s HIEMA Photographs

September 29, 2025
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BURNING CONTROL-A Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopter fights the fire over Waipio Gentry in June. Ken Ige, Honolulu Star-Bulletin photo
BURNING CONTROL-A Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopter fights the fire over Waipio Gentry in June. Ken Ige, Honolulu Star-Bulletin photo
"H2O FREEWAY - The temporary bypass road to the North Shore of Oahu was affectionately call the H20 because it was built over water after a rockslide close Kamehameha Highway in March. State Civil Defense photo
“H2O FREEWAY – The temporary bypass road to the North Shore of Oahu was affectionately call the H20 because it was built over water after a rockslide close Kamehameha Highway in March. State Civil Defense photo
SHARING IDEAS -Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr. and Edward T. Teixeira, the director and vice director of State Civil Defense respectively, share Hawaii State disaster plans with the State Partnership Program general offices from the Philippines and Guam at the State Civil Defense's emergency operating center in Diamond Head Crater. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
SHARING IDEAS -Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr. and Edward T. Teixeira, the director and vice director of State Civil Defense respectively, share Hawaii State disaster plans with the State Partnership Program general offices from the Philippines and Guam at the State Civil Defense’s emergency operating center in Diamond Head Crater. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
READINESS TRAINING Hawaii National Guard's joint emergency operating center was open for business during Exercise MAKANI PAHILI, as well as during the Y2K rollover, Dec. 31, 1999. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
READINESS TRAINING Hawaii National Guard’s joint emergency operating center was open for business during Exercise MAKANI PAHILI, as well as during the Y2K rollover, Dec. 31, 1999. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2000 Annual Report)
MOTHER NATURE - The State Hazard Mitigation Forum created the Mother Nature campaign to build awareness of Hawaii's hazard profile and provide lay and technical solutions to reducing the risks.
MOTHER NATURE – The State Hazard Mitigation Forum created the Mother Nature campaign to build awareness of Hawaii’s hazard profile and provide lay and technical solutions to reducing the risks.
MERCURY RISING. Department of Health workers (below) remove bagged and sealed Mercury contaminates from the Puuwai Momi housing complex in March 2001.
MERCURY RISING. Department of Health workers (below) remove bagged and sealed Mercury contaminates from the Puuwai Momi housing complex in March 2001.
PARADISE PROTEST - Honolulu police officers escort marchers, protesting the Asian Development Bank, which held its annual meeting in Honolulu, May 2000. State Civil Defense photo
PARADISE PROTEST – Honolulu police officers escort marchers, protesting the Asian Development Bank, which held its annual meeting in Honolulu, May 2000. State Civil Defense photo
TRAFFIC CONTROL Hawaii National Guard vehicles detour traffic around roads damaged from the November 2000 Hilo flood. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
TRAFFIC CONTROL Hawaii National Guard vehicles detour traffic around roads damaged from the November 2000 Hilo flood. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
ON LOCATION UPDATE - Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr., the adjutant general; Edward T. Teixeira, vice director of State Civil .Defense; and Col. Stanley R. Keolanui Jr., Hawaii Army National Guard plans and operations military support officer, discuss the cleanup process with a sheriff's deputy Derek lnoshita photos
ON LOCATION UPDATE – Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr., the adjutant general; Edward T. Teixeira, vice director of State Civil .Defense; and Col. Stanley R. Keolanui Jr., Hawaii Army National Guard plans and operations military support officer, discuss the cleanup process with a sheriff’s deputy Derek lnoshita photos
RAGING RAPIDS- A Hawaii Army National Guard reconnaissance photo from a UH- 60 Black Hawk helicopter, shows a Hilo stream overflowing and destroying a road, November 2000. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
RAGING RAPIDS- A Hawaii Army National Guard reconnaissance photo from a UH- 60 Black Hawk helicopter, shows a Hilo stream overflowing and destroying a road, November 2000. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2001 Annual Report)
State emergency response team (left) participates in a Exercise MAKANI PAHILI workshop. 20 State Civil Defense photos
State emergency response team (left) participates in a Exercise MAKANI PAHILI workshop. 20 State Civil Defense photos
First responders sharpen skills during Operation KALAELOA full-scale hazmat exercise at Campbell Industrial Park, May 22.
First responders sharpen skills during Operation KALAELOA full-scale hazmat exercise at Campbell Industrial Park, May 22.
HONOLULU'S FINEST- Police officers are security detailed at the State Emergency Operating Center following the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes.
HONOLULU’S FINEST- Police officers are security detailed at the State Emergency Operating Center following the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS - State Civil Defense terrorism exhibit at the disaster expo Feb. 23-24, 2002, Hawaii Convention Center. 18 State Civil Defense photos
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS – State Civil Defense terrorism exhibit at the disaster expo Feb. 23-24, 2002, Hawaii Convention Center. 18 State Civil Defense photos
TABLETOP EXERCISE- scale model city layout was used for a terrorist incident exercise during April's NASTTPO conference held in Honolulu State Civil Defense photo
TABLETOP EXERCISE- scale model city layout was used for a terrorist incident exercise during April’s NASTTPO conference held in Honolulu State Civil Defense photo
IN THE LOOP - Vice director Edward T. Teixeira confers with emergency operations staff during state activation for Sept. 11. State Civil Defense photo
IN THE LOOP – Vice director Edward T. Teixeira confers with emergency operations staff during state activation for Sept. 11. State Civil Defense photo
CENTRAL CONTROL - Control point operations at the state emergency operating center during Exercise MAKANI PAHILI-2002, Hawaii's annual hurricane exercise.
CENTRAL CONTROL – Control point operations at the state emergency operating center during Exercise MAKANI PAHILI-2002, Hawaii’s annual hurricane exercise.
TERROR CONFERENCING - State emergency operations staff on the teleconference bridge for coordination of Hawaii's response to the terrorist strikes of 9-11. State Civil Defense photos
TERROR CONFERENCING – State emergency operations staff on the teleconference bridge for coordination of Hawaii’s response to the terrorist strikes of 9-11. State Civil Defense photos
(Pictures from the 2002 Annual Report)
ON THE SAME SHEET OF MUSIC - Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, Hawaii Emergency Preparedness Executive Committee (HEPEC) chair, updates the committee in April , while Edward T. Teixeira addresses the Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise ' Workshop on Disaster Preparedness in May ..
ON THE SAME SHEET OF MUSIC – Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, Hawaii Emergency Preparedness Executive Committee (HEPEC) chair, updates the committee in April , while Edward T. Teixeira addresses the Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise ‘ Workshop on Disaster Preparedness in May.
ON THE SAME SHEET OF MUSIC - Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, Hawaii Emergency Preparedness Executive Committee (HEPEC) chair, updates the committee in April , while Edward T. Teixeira addresses the Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise ' Workshop on Disaster Preparedness in May ..
ON THE SAME SHEET OF MUSIC – Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, Hawaii Emergency Preparedness Executive Committee (HEPEC) chair, updates the committee in April , while Edward T. Teixeira addresses the Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise ‘ Workshop on Disaster Preparedness in May ..
NEW PLAYERS - New and veteran committee members discuss new ideas and revisit established plans for hurricane preparedness at State Civil Defense. State Civil Defense photos
NEW PLAYERS – New and veteran committee members discuss new ideas and revisit established plans for hurricane preparedness at State Civil Defense. State Civil Defense photos
WELCOMING COMMITTEE State Civil Defense staff welcomes the media to the EOC. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
WELCOMING COMMITTEE State Civil Defense staff welcomes the media to the EOC. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
EOC CENTRAL - Gov. Linda Lingle, joined by Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona (left), briefs the media at the State Civil Defense Emergency Operating Center, during Exercise HO'OPALE 'ELUA, a terrorism response exercise held in August. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
EOC CENTRAL – Gov. Linda Lingle, joined by Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona (left), briefs the media at the State Civil Defense Emergency Operating Center, during Exercise HO’OPALE ‘ELUA, a terrorism response exercise held in August. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
EXECUTIVE BRIEF-Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona is given a homeland security brief at State Civil Defense by Alden Kang, plans and operations chief. The lieutenant governor was escorted by Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, director of SCD, and homeland security director. Earthquake planner Brum Yanagi was also on hand to answer questions. Sgt. Wendy M. Miller photo
EXECUTIVE BRIEF-Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona is given a homeland security brief at State Civil Defense by Alden Kang, plans and operations chief. The lieutenant governor was escorted by Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, director of SCD, and homeland security director. Earthquake planner Brum Yanagi was also on hand to answer questions. Sgt. Wendy M. Miller photo
PROGRAM MEETINGS - Hazard Mitigation Forum meets at SCD in January. State Civil Defense photo
PROGRAM MEETINGS – Hazard Mitigation Forum meets at SCD in January. State Civil Defense photo
READINESS .. . READINESS .. . READINESS Vice director Edward T. Teixeira (second from left) and his emergency operations staff respond to Tsunami exercise scenarios. State Civil Defense photo
READINESS .. . READINESS .. . READINESS Vice director Edward T. Teixeira (second from left) and his emergency operations staff respond to Tsunami exercise scenarios. State Civil Defense photo
(Pictures from the 2003 Annual Report)
Hurricane Jimena developed on August 28 about 1700 miles east-southeast of Hawaii and developed quickly. On August 30, it reached it's peak strength as a hurricane with sustained winds slightly over 100 mph. Jimena moved steadily westward around 17 mph on a course that would take the center about 50 miles south of the Big Island. On August 31, Jimena was about 300 miles east-southeast of the Big Island. During the early morning hours of September 1, Jimena was downgraded to a Tropical Storm. Jimena made it's closest approach to the Big Island some 110 miles south of South Point.
Hurricane Jimena developed on August 28 about 1700 miles east-southeast of Hawaii and developed quickly. On August 30, it reached it’s peak strength as a hurricane with sustained winds slightly over 100 mph. Jimena moved steadily westward around 17 mph on a course that would take the center about 50 miles south of the Big Island. On August 31, Jimena was about 300 miles east-southeast of the Big Island. During the early morning hours of September 1, Jimena was downgraded to a Tropical Storm. Jimena made it’s closest approach to the Big Island some 110 miles south of South Point.
MEET AND GREET- State Civil Defense employees greet the media in front of the Emergency Operating Center during the Ho 'opale 'Elua exercise. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
MEET AND GREET- State Civil Defense employees greet the media in front of the Emergency Operating Center during the Ho ‘opale ‘Elua exercise. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
Preparing for hurricane season-- Leighton AhCook of SCD outlines the Makani Pahili (the Hawaiian word for hurricane) 2004 Exercise Plan. The exercise included a hurricane track and damage scenario. Ray Lovell photo
Preparing for hurricane season– Leighton AhCook of SCD outlines the Makani Pahili (the Hawaiian word for hurricane) 2004 Exercise Plan. The exercise included a hurricane track and damage scenario. Ray Lovell photo
Vice Director of Civil Defense Ed Texiera briefs Governor Lingle and Maj. General Robert Lee inside the Emergency Operating Center. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum Photo
Vice Director of Civil Defense Ed Texiera briefs Governor Lingle and Maj. General Robert Lee inside the Emergency Operating Center. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum Photo
(Pictures from the 2004 Annual Report)
TWENTY-FOUR/ SEVEN – State Civil Defense personnel oversee emergency operations at the dais. Personnel now staff the Emergency Operations Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. State Civil Defense photos
TWENTY-FOUR/ SEVEN – State Civil Defense
personnel oversee emergency operations at the dais. Personnel now staff the Emergency Operations Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week. State Civil Defense photos
PRODUCTIVE SUMMIT WISH -- Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, invites attendees of the Asia- Pacific Homeland Security Summit to share their wealth of experiences for a more productive session. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
PRODUCTIVE SUMMIT WISH — Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, invites attendees of the Asia- Pacific Homeland Security Summit to share their wealth of experiences for a more productive session. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MESSAGE -– Dave Curtis, SCD, talks with visitors at the Building Industry Association’s home builder’s expo about emergency preparedness. The booth was also shared, staffed with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Oahu Civil Defense personnel. State Civil Defense photo
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MESSAGE -– Dave Curtis, SCD, talks with visitors at the Building Industry Association’s home builder’s expo about emergency preparedness. The booth was also shared, staffed with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Oahu Civil Defense personnel. State Civil Defense photo
READY TO GO – Lt. Gov. James R. Aiona Jr., Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general and State Civil Defense director, and Edward T. Teixeira, SCD vice director, prepare to “recon” the March Kauai flood damage from the Hawaii Army National Guard’s UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. State Civil Defense photo
READY TO GO – Lt. Gov. James R. Aiona Jr., Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general and State Civil Defense director, and Edward T. Teixeira, SCD vice director, prepare to “recon” the March Kauai flood damage from the Hawaii Army National Guard’s UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. State Civil Defense photo
HOW WE DO BUSINESS — Maj. Gen. Vern T. Miyagi, mobilization assistant to the commander, U.S. Pacific Command, makes a point during a briefing to Republic of Korea officials visiting State Civil Defense
HOW WE DO BUSINESS — Maj. Gen. Vern T. Miyagi, mobilization assistant to the commander, U.S. Pacific Command, makes a point during a briefing to Republic of Korea officials visiting State Civil Defense
MEDIA BRIEF – Edward T. Teixeira, the vice director of State Civil Defense, briefs the media about the Kauai dam breach at the SCD Emergency Operation Center headquarters.
MEDIA BRIEF – Edward T. Teixeira, the vice director of State Civil Defense, briefs the media about the Kauai dam breach at the SCD Emergency Operation Center headquarters.
FUTURE MEDIA – Hawaiian Mission Intermediate School film students tour the SCD EOC. State Civil Defense photos
FUTURE MEDIA – Hawaiian Mission Intermediate School film students tour the SCD EOC. State Civil Defense photos
(Pictures from the 2006 Annual Report)
WELCOME WORDS – Hawaii County Police Chief Lawrence Mahuna welcomes the Asian-Pacific Homeland Security Summit attendees, October 2006. Shelly Y. Ichishita photos
WELCOME WORDS – Hawaii County Police Chief Lawrence Mahuna welcomes the Asian-Pacific Homeland Security Summit attendees, October 2006. Shelly Y. Ichishita photos
COMMUNITY SERVICE -- Hawaii National Guard troops and volunteers work together to clear the Hamakua ditch from earthquake debris. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY SERVICE — Hawaii National Guard troops and volunteers work together to clear the Hamakua ditch from earthquake debris. Courtesy photo
FIRE MISSION –– A Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier spots for a CH-47D Chinook helicopter water bucket drop during the Waialua fire suppression mission in August 2007. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
FIRE MISSION –– A Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier spots for a CH-47D Chinook helicopter water bucket drop during the Waialua fire suppression mission in August 2007. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
ROLE PLAYING – Deputy Attorney General Michael Vincent., Edward T. Teixeira and Ray Lovell of State Civil Defense prepare for the Bird Flu Pandemic Community Response Exercise held during the summit.
ROLE PLAYING – Deputy Attorney General Michael Vincent., Edward T. Teixeira and Ray Lovell of State Civil Defense prepare for the Bird Flu Pandemic Community Response Exercise held during the summit.
ON THE STOP – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee go over the earthquake recovery plan in the Hawaii County Emergency Operations Center after the Big Island’s Kiholo Bay 6.7 magnitude quake. Maj. Charles J. Anthony photo
ON THE STOP – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee go over the earthquake recovery plan in the Hawaii County Emergency Operations Center after the Big Island’s Kiholo Bay 6.7 magnitude quake. Maj. Charles J. Anthony photo
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS -– Leighton AhCook, training and information branch chief at State Civil Defense, briefs Maj. Gen. Heryadi, Brig. Gen. Darpho Pudyastungkoro, Col. Surya Darma and the Tentara Nasional Indonesian (TNI) staff during the hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI in May 2007. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS -– Leighton AhCook, training and information branch chief at State Civil Defense, briefs Maj. Gen. Heryadi, Brig. Gen. Darpho Pudyastungkoro, Col. Surya Darma and the Tentara Nasional Indonesian (TNI) staff during the hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI in May 2007. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2007 Annual Report)
HELPING HAND – A Hawaii Air National Guard Airman (right) directs a woman to a station at the Disaster Assistance Center on the Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Loa campus. Shelly Ichishita photo
HELPING HAND – A Hawaii Air National Guard Airman (right) directs a woman to a station at the Disaster Assistance Center on the Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Loa campus. Shelly Ichishita photo
ATTENTION GETTER – Police Chief Boisse Correa and Capt. Mark Ward of the Honolulu Police Department confer with SCD Homeland Security Officer Dee Cook during a break at the Hawaii Emergency Preparedness Executive Consortium meeting.
ATTENTION GETTER – Police Chief Boisse Correa and Capt. Mark Ward of the Honolulu Police Department confer with SCD Homeland Security Officer Dee Cook during a break at the Hawaii Emergency Preparedness Executive Consortium meeting.
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? – SCD radio technicians, Mark Nonaka and Torrey Ho (above), monitor the Emergency Alert System broadcast from the radio booth at the Emergency Operating Center. Ray Lovell photo
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? – SCD radio technicians, Mark Nonaka and Torrey Ho (above), monitor the Emergency Alert System broadcast from the radio booth at the Emergency Operating Center. Ray Lovell photo
HOME SWEET HOME – Kahu Cordell Kekoa performs a blessing of the renovated Emergency Operating Center Annex, May 5, 2008. Dave Curtis photo
HOME SWEET HOME – Kahu Cordell Kekoa performs a blessing of the renovated Emergency Operating Center Annex, May 5, 2008. Dave Curtis photo
TEAMWORK WORKS – SCD staff, Civil Defense coordinators, and State Emergency Response Team members collaborate at the SERT workshop held at the Waikiki Prince Kuhio. Shelly Ichishita photos
TEAMWORK WORKS – SCD staff, Civil Defense coordinators, and State Emergency Response Team members collaborate at the SERT workshop held at the Waikiki Prince Kuhio. Shelly Ichishita photos
JUST IN CASE – An interior view of the warehouse in Diamond Head Crater. The equipment was purchased for response to the December high-winds event and is being stored for quick deployment. Ray Lovell photo
JUST IN CASE – An interior view of the warehouse in Diamond Head Crater. The equipment was purchased for response to the December high-winds event and is being stored for quick deployment. Ray Lovell photo
REACHING OUT – while Kristine Pagano (below) shows a student from the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind a hurricane tracker used during emergencies. Shelly Ichishita photos
REACHING OUT – while Kristine Pagano (below) shows a student from the Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind a hurricane tracker used during emergencies. Shelly Ichishita photos
ALL ON THE SAME PAGE – Lt. Col. Thomas M. Johnson III, 93rd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) commander, briefs Molokai County first responders on the mission of the CST unit. Attendees included the police and fire chiefs, incident commander and representatives from civil defense and the health department. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
ALL ON THE SAME PAGE – Lt. Col. Thomas M. Johnson III, 93rd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) commander, briefs Molokai County first responders on the mission of the CST unit. Attendees included the police and fire chiefs, incident commander and representatives from civil defense and the health department. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
REACHING OUT – Hurricane planner Danny Tengan speaks to a group at the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped about preparedness, Shelly Ichishita photo
REACHING OUT – Hurricane planner Danny Tengan speaks to a group at the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped about preparedness, Shelly Ichishita photo
(Pictures from the 2008 Annual Report)
TEAMWORK – SCD Plans and Operations Branch Chief Vic Gustafson (middle) assists a volunteer and a Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier in clearing debris alongside a Haleiwa stream during Operation LAUWAI. Shelly Ichishita photo.
TEAMWORK – SCD Plans and Operations Branch Chief Vic Gustafson (middle) assists a volunteer and a Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier in clearing debris alongside a Haleiwa stream during Operation LAUWAI. Shelly Ichishita photo.
VOG TELECONFERENCE– SCD Staff participates in the first meeting of the Governor’s Interagency Volcano Task Force through video teleconference. Ray Lovell photo
VOG TELECONFERENCE– SCD Staff participates in the first meeting of the Governor’s Interagency Volcano Task Force through video teleconference. Ray Lovell photo
RENEWED IRRIGATION – The restored historic Kohala Ditch is dedicated in November 2008. SCD assisted in the effort to restore water to farmers and ranchers after the ditch was damaged by the 2006 Kiholo Bay Earthquake. Photo courtesy of the Kohala Ditch Project Steering Committee
RENEWED IRRIGATION – The restored historic Kohala Ditch is dedicated in November 2008. SCD assisted in the effort to restore water to farmers and ranchers after the ditch was damaged by the 2006 Kiholo Bay Earthquake. Photo courtesy of the Kohala Ditch Project Steering Committee
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT – State Civil Defense Recovery staff documents damages such as this image of a McCully homeowner’s ruined wall in order to qualify for FEMA disaster assistance in March 2009. Flood recovery team photo
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT – State Civil Defense Recovery staff documents damages such as this image of a McCully homeowner’s ruined wall in order to qualify for FEMA disaster assistance in March 2009. Flood recovery team photo
(Pictures from the 2009 Annual Report)