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1970’s HIEMA Photographs

September 25, 2025
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1970ʻs, HIEMA History
1970-DOD-Annual-Report
1970-DOD-Annual-Report
1970-DOD-Annual-Report
(Pictures from the 1970 Annual Report)
1971-DOD-Annual-Report
1971-DOD-Annual-Report
New radio and teletype equipment increased State CD com­munications capabilities during FY 71.
New radio and teletype equipment increased State CD com­munications capabilities during FY 71.
Mr. John N. Butchart Vice Director of Civil Defense
Mr. John N. Butchart
Vice Director of Civil Defense
Star-Bulletin reporter Lyle Nelson received a Federal CD award for outstanding support of CD programs.
Star-Bulletin reporter Lyle Nelson received a Federal CD award for outstanding support of CD programs.
(Pictures from the 1971 Annual Report)
State's Civil Defense
State's Civil Defense
(Pictures from the 1973 Annual Report)
STATE CIVIL DEFENSE
STATE CIVIL DEFENSE
RADIOLOGICAL DEFENSE DEMONSTRATION- Manuel J. Duarte, Jr. (Left), Hawaii State Civil Defense Radiological Defense Officer, periodically gives briefings on the fallout monitoring program 10 science students in Hawaii's public and private schools.
RADIOLOGICAL DEFENSE DEMONSTRATION- Manuel J. Duarte, Jr. (Left), Hawaii State Civil Defense Radiological Defense Officer, periodically gives briefings on the fallout monitoring program 10 science students in Hawaii’s public and private schools.
(Pictures from the 1974 Annual Report)
Civil Defense
STATE CIVIL DEFENSE
STATE CIVIL DEFENSE
STATE CIVIL DEFENSE
STATE CIVIL DEFENSE
STATE CIVIL DEFENSE
(Pictures from the 1975 Annual Report)
State Civil Defense
State Civil Defense
State Civil Defense
State Civil Defense
(Pictures from the 1976 Annual Report)
State Civil Defense
State Civil Defense
State Civil Defense
State Civil Defense
State Civil Defense
State Civil Defense
(Pictures from the 1977 Annual Report)
Mr. Jack Kellner, director of the Emergency Broadcast System, transmits a message on radio stations throughout the State.
Mr. Jack Kellner, director of the Emergency Broadcast System, transmits a message on radio stations throughout the State.
Ranger inspects diminishing water level at a national park reservoir during drought.
Ranger inspects diminishing water level at a national park reservoir during drought.
Mr. Richard Sakuma performs periodic maintenance on a radiological meter.
Mr. Richard Sakuma performs periodic maintenance on a radiological meter.
Mr. Robert Sorg helps residents in a disaster-stricken area at a Disaster Assistance Center.
Mr. Robert Sorg helps residents in a disaster-stricken area at a Disaster Assistance Center.
Mr. AI Breitwieser instructs a class on nuclear protection planning.
Mr. AI Breitwieser instructs a class on nuclear protection planning.
Kilauea Volcano stirs into action on Sept. 13, 1977, sending lava down its slopes toward the village of Kalapana.
Kilauea Volcano stirs into action on Sept. 13, 1977, sending lava down its slopes toward the village of Kalapana.
(Pictures from the 1978 Annual Report)
Hurricane FICO brushed by the island chain 210 miles southwest of the Big Island causing considerable amount of wind and rainfall.
Hurricane FICO brushed by the island chain 210 miles southwest of the Big Island causing considerable amount of wind and rainfall.
Two Honolulu Fire Department members get a hands-on training using various radiological monitoring techniques taught by State Civil Defense.
Two Honolulu Fire Department members get a hands-on training using various radiological monitoring techniques taught by State Civil Defense.
A helicopter was used to install a satellite ground communications station. CD telecommunications branch acts as technical advisors for the program.
A helicopter was used to install a satellite ground communications station. CD telecommunications branch acts as technical advisors for the program.
Mr. Joseph Laux (left), manager of the Hilo Disaster Assistance Center, reviews application forms submitted by disaster victims affected by the February 1979 heavy rains. Maj. Gen. Valentine Siefermann and two volunteers look on.
Mr. Joseph Laux (left), manager of the Hilo Disaster Assistance Center, reviews application forms submitted by disaster victims affected by the February 1979 heavy rains. Maj. Gen. Valentine Siefermann and two volunteers look on.
Mr. Robert Sorg (center), CD economic resources mobilization officer, answers queries from listeners on floods and tsunamis during a local radio program.
Mr. Robert Sorg (center), CD economic resources mobilization officer, answers queries from listeners on floods and tsunamis during a local radio program.
Mr. Hugh Fowler (standing), Federal Disaster Coordinating Officer, discusses federal assistance programs available to Big Island residents who suffered flood related losses. Also attending were State and Federal assistance team members.
Mr. Hugh Fowler (standing), Federal Disaster Coordinating Officer, discusses federal assistance programs available to Big Island residents who suffered flood related losses. Also attending were State and Federal assistance team members.
Record breaking rain floods the streets of Hilo. Star Bulletin photo by Llewellyn Stone Thompson.
Record breaking rain floods the streets of Hilo. Star Bulletin photo by Llewellyn Stone Thompson.
(Pictures from the 1979 Annual Report)