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2010’s HIEMA Photographs 

September 30, 2025
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WATCHING FOR SIGNS – State Civil Defense Response Team checks the monitors for Chilean tsunami warning updates, Feb. 27, 2010. State Civil Defense photo
WATCHING FOR SIGNS – State Civil Defense Response Team checks the monitors for Chilean tsunami warning updates, Feb. 27, 2010. State Civil Defense photo
THE LAST SUMMIT – (Top right) Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, head, International Cantre for Political Violence & Terrorism Research Institute of Defense & Strategic Studies, Singapore, leads a panel discussion at the 2009 Asia-Pacific Homeland Security Summit.
THE LAST SUMMIT – (Top right) Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, head, International Cantre for Political Violence & Terrorism Research Institute of Defense & Strategic Studies, Singapore, leads a panel discussion at the 2009 Asia-Pacific Homeland Security Summit.
THE BIG BOOM – State Civil Defense personnel test the wind cannon on 5/8” thick plywood. State Civil Defense photo
THE BIG BOOM – State Civil Defense personnel test the wind cannon on 5/8” thick plywood. State Civil Defense photo
Edward Teixeira, vice director SCD, directs the “real time” Aloha Tower terrorist attack response scenario. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum
Edward Teixeira, vice director SCD, directs the “real time” Aloha Tower terrorist attack response scenario. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum
(Pictures from the 2010 Annual Report)
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMED AND READY – Map Your Neighborhood training is held at Calvary Church, June 16, 2011. State Civil Defense photo
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMED AND READY – Map Your Neighborhood training is held at Calvary Church, June 16, 2011. State Civil Defense photo
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMED AND READY – Map Your Neighborhood training is held at Calvary Church, June 16, 2011. State Civil Defense photo
NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMED AND READY – Map Your Neighborhood training is held at Calvary Church, June 16, 2011. State Civil Defense photo
(Pictures from the 2011 Annual Report)
DISASTER AWARENESS – Lt. Col. (R) Galen R. Yoshimoto, information specialist, shares disaster preparedness information materials. State Civil Defense photo
DISASTER AWARENESS – Lt. Col. (R) Galen R. Yoshimoto, information specialist, shares disaster preparedness information materials. State Civil Defense photo
UP TO SPEED – State Civil Defense personnel are given WEBeoc training at the emergency operating center in Battery Birkheimer, Diamond Head Crater. Lt. Col. (R) Galen Yoshimoto photo
UP TO SPEED – State Civil Defense personnel are given WEBeoc training at the emergency operating center in Battery Birkheimer, Diamond Head Crater. Lt. Col. (R) Galen Yoshimoto photo
SIGNS OF READINESS – Kailua and Marine Corps Base Hawaii receive the Tsunami Ready designation issued by the National Weather Service with the help and guidance of SCD’s Earthquake and Tsunami Planner. Lt. Col. (R) Galen Yoshimoto photo
SIGNS OF READINESS – Kailua and Marine Corps Base Hawaii receive the Tsunami Ready designation issued by the National Weather Service with the help and guidance of SCD’s Earthquake and Tsunami Planner. Lt. Col. (R) Galen Yoshimoto photo
(Pictures from the 2012 Annual Report)
HAUULA TSUNAMI READY – Michael Cantin, Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, Dotty Kelly-Paddock, Burton Greene, Maria Lutz and Melvin Kaku attend Tsunami Ready ceremony in Hauula, one of multiple communities to acquire Tsunami Ready status. State Civil Defense photo
HAUULA TSUNAMI READY – Michael Cantin, Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, Dotty Kelly-Paddock, Burton Greene, Maria Lutz and Melvin Kaku attend Tsunami Ready ceremony in Hauula, one of multiple communities to acquire Tsunami Ready status. State Civil Defense photo
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC – Steve Sigler, PhD, State Civil Defense emergency operations planner, shares disaster preparedness information with an Ewa Preparedness Fair attendee. State Civil Defense photo
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC – Steve Sigler, PhD, State Civil Defense emergency operations planner, shares disaster preparedness
information with an Ewa Preparedness Fair attendee. State Civil Defense photo
TSUNAMI AWARENESS MONTH – The three winning students from the Tsunami Awareness Month Poster Contest pose with Gov. Neil Abercrombie and City and County of Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell. State Civil Defense photo
TSUNAMI AWARENESS MONTH – The three winning students from the Tsunami Awareness Month Poster Contest pose with Gov. Neil Abercrombie and City and County of Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell. State Civil Defense photo
STATE AND COUNTY COOPERATION – Doug Mayne, State Civil Defense vice director, speaks with Darryl Oliveira, director of Civil Defense, Hawaii County. State Civil Defense photo
STATE AND COUNTY COOPERATION – Doug Mayne, State Civil Defense vice director, speaks with Darryl Oliveira, director of Civil Defense, Hawaii County. State Civil Defense photo
PLAYING IT FOR REAL – Volunteers participate in a shelter exercise in Halawa during Hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI 2013. State Civil Defense photo
PLAYING IT FOR REAL – Volunteers participate in a shelter exercise in Halawa during Hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI 2013. State Civil Defense photo
SENIOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR – Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho was one of many participants at the Senior Executive Leadership Seminar on Disaster Preparedness at State Civil Defense. State Civil Defense photo
SENIOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR – Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho was one of many participants at the Senior Executive Leadership Seminar on Disaster Preparedness at State Civil Defense. State Civil Defense photo
(Pictures from the 2013 Annual Report)
SOUND CHECK – Kurt Nagano and Jack Machida, SCD/HI-EMA radio technicians, inspect a siren installation at Camp Erdman, Oahu. Brian Miyamoto photo
SOUND CHECK – Kurt Nagano and Jack Machida, SCD/HI-EMA radio technicians, inspect a siren installation at Camp Erdman, Oahu. Brian Miyamoto photo
AFTER ACTION ASSESSMENT – Hawaii Emergency Management Agency members conduct an emergency support functions out brief during the annual hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI. Shelly Y. Kunishige photo
AFTER ACTION ASSESSMENT – Hawaii Emergency Management Agency members conduct an emergency support functions out brief during the annual hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI. Shelly Y. Kunishige photo
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED – HI-EMA staff and county administrators attend the signing of Act 111, an act for emergency management. (Front) Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, Leighton Ah Cook, Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Glenda Nogami Streufert (Kauai Civil Defense manager), Melvin Kaku (City and County of Honolulu Dept. of Emergency Management director), Galen Yoshimoto. (Back) Vic Gustafson, Doug Mayne, Arlina Agbayani, Steve Sigler. HI-EMA photo
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED – HI-EMA staff and county administrators attend the signing of Act 111, an act for emergency management. (Front) Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, Leighton Ah Cook, Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Glenda Nogami Streufert (Kauai Civil Defense manager), Melvin Kaku (City and County of Honolulu Dept. of Emergency Management director), Galen Yoshimoto. (Back) Vic Gustafson, Doug Mayne, Arlina Agbayani, Steve Sigler. HI-EMA photo
SIGN OF THE TIMES – Kevin Richards, HI-EMA earthquake and tsunami planner (left), joins Kauai Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. and other Kauai officials for the blessing of the installation of tsunami evacuation signage on Kauai. Brian Miyamoto photo
SIGN OF THE TIMES – Kevin Richards, HI-EMA earthquake and tsunami planner (left), joins Kauai Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. and other Kauai officials for the blessing of the installation of tsunami evacuation signage on Kauai. Brian Miyamoto photo
WAVE ACTION – Kevin Richards, HI-EMA earthquake and tsunami planner (second from the left) explains the difference between tsunami waves and wind waves to elementary school students with hands-on wave models. Shelly Y. Kunishige photo
WAVE ACTION – Kevin Richards, HI-EMA earthquake and tsunami planner (second from the left) explains the difference between tsunami waves and wind waves to elementary school students with hands-on wave models. Shelly Y. Kunishige photo
REPRESENTING THE TEAM – Danny Tengan, Shelly Kunishige and Leighton Ah Cook represented the Hawaii State Dept. of Defense Team of the Year: the Community Resilience Outreach and Education Team, HI-EMA. Also on the team were Kevin Richards, Marsha Tamura, Brian Miyamoto, Steven Yoshimura, Brandee Nishimura, Jennifer Howlett, Meischa Jackson and Steven Sigler. The goal of the team is to engage the public in emergency preparedness through meetings, presentations, and appearances at fairs and events. An engaged public is crucial to ensuring the preparedness and resilience of the community-at-large to the natural and manmade disasters that could potentially affect the state. The Outreach Team educated over 500 plus Hawaii residents on potential hazards and preparedness and worked to establish the Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program in island communities. Master Sgt.-R Stephen M. Lum photo
REPRESENTING THE TEAM – Danny Tengan, Shelly Kunishige and Leighton Ah Cook represented the Hawaii State Dept. of Defense Team of the Year: the Community Resilience Outreach and Education Team, HI-EMA. Also on the team were Kevin Richards, Marsha Tamura, Brian Miyamoto, Steven Yoshimura, Brandee Nishimura, Jennifer Howlett, Meischa Jackson and Steven Sigler. The goal of the team is to engage the public in emergency preparedness through meetings, presentations, and appearances at fairs and events. An engaged public is crucial to ensuring the preparedness and resilience of the community-at-large to the natural and manmade disasters that could potentially affect the state. The Outreach Team educated over 500 plus Hawaii residents on potential hazards and preparedness and worked to establish the Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program in island communities.
(Pictures from the 2014 Annual Report)
SOUND CHECK – HI-EMA radio technicians inspect a siren during an acceptance test on Oahu near the Ala Wai Canal. HI-EMA photo
SOUND CHECK – HI-EMA radio technicians inspect a siren during an acceptance test on Oahu near the Ala Wai Canal. HI-EMA photo
EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE – Hawaii Emergency Management Agency led the state’s annual hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI, which coincided with the beginning of the annual hurricane season. Gov. David Y. Ige received a briefing and tour of the State Emergency Operations Center, which serves as the control point for daily operations during a disaster. HI-EMA photo
EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE – Hawaii Emergency Management Agency led the state’s annual hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI, which coincided with the beginning of the annual hurricane season. Gov. David Y. Ige received a briefing and tour of the State Emergency Operations Center, which serves as the control point for daily operations during a disaster. HI-EMA photo
Bringing Disaster Recovery for Hawaii Businesses into the New Age – (left to right) Command Master Sgt. William A. Parker, Hawaii National Guard senior enlisted leader, State Rep. Gregg Takayama, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan, the adjutant general Gov. David Y. Ige and Doug Mayne, administrator of Emergency Management. Emergency management officials attended the formal signing of Act 210, which appropriates funding for the creation of a business recovery center (BRC). HI-EMA photo
Bringing Disaster Recovery for Hawaii Businesses into the New Age – (left to right) Command Master Sgt. William A. Parker, Hawaii National Guard senior enlisted leader, State Rep. Gregg Takayama, Maj. Gen. Arthur J. “Joe” Logan, the adjutant general Gov. David Y. Ige and Doug Mayne, administrator of Emergency Management. Emergency management officials attended the formal signing of Act 210, which appropriates funding for the creation of a business recovery center (BRC). HI-EMA photo
READY FOR ACTION – The community group Hoomakaukau O Waimanalo was honored as a disaster resilient community by local, state, and federal officials during the Waimanalo Emergency Preparedness Fair. Hoomakaukau O Waimanalo, which translates to Get Ready Waimanalo, received recognition as a disaster resilient community through the Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP). HI-EMA photo
READY FOR ACTION – The community group Hoomakaukau O Waimanalo was honored as a disaster resilient community by local, state, and federal officials during the Waimanalo Emergency Preparedness Fair. Hoomakaukau O Waimanalo, which translates to Get Ready Waimanalo, received recognition as a disaster resilient community through the Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP). HI-EMA photo
(Pictures from the 2015 Annual Report)
HONOLULU, Hawaii-Doug Mayne, the current administrator for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense), will be leaving his position next month.
HONOLULU, Hawaii-Doug Mayne, the current administrator for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense), will be leaving his position next month.
(Picture from the 2015 August Pūpūkahi)
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Presents Annual Arthur N. L. Chiu Award for Hurricane Preparedness to Glenn James with Pacific Disaster Center
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Presents Annual Arthur N. L. Chiu Award for Hurricane Preparedness to Glenn James with Pacific Disaster Center
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Presents Annual Arthur N. L. Chiu Award for Hurricane Preparedness to Glenn James with Pacific Disaster Center
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Presents Annual Arthur N. L. Chiu Award for Hurricane Preparedness to Glenn James with Pacific Disaster Center
(Pictures from the 2015 June Pūpūkahi)
Waimanalo Recognized as HHARP Disaster Resilient Community
Waimanalo Recognized as HHARP Disaster Resilient Community
(Picture from the 2015 July Pūpūkahi)
2015 Senior Leader Hawaii Catastrophic Hurricane Plan Exercise
2015 Senior Leader Hawaii Catastrophic Hurricane Plan Exercise
HI-EMA Administrator Vern Miyagi addresses the hurricane exercise committee
HI-EMA Administrator Vern Miyagi addresses the hurricane exercise committee
(Pictures from the 2015 November Pūpūkahi)
Mary Zanakis Public Information Officer
Mary Zanakis
Public Information Officer
(Picture from 2016 May Pupukahi)
Introducing the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency’s new website
Introducing the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency’s new website
(Picture from the 2016 August – September Pupukahi)
September is National Preparedness Month. Governor Ige presented the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency with a proclamation on Friday, Sept. 8 , 2017 at the ceremonial office. Attendees included Gen. Hara, Gen. Oliveira (R), Department of Emergency Management , Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service and Amateur Radio Club. HIEMA is recommending residents prepare an emergency kit of a minimum of 14 days of food, water and other supplies.
September is National Preparedness Month. Governor Ige presented the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency with a proclamation on Friday, Sept. 8 , 2017 at the ceremonial office. Attendees included Gen. Hara, Gen. Oliveira (R), Department of Emergency Management , Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service and Amateur Radio Club. HIEMA is recommending residents prepare an emergency kit of a minimum of 14 days of food, water and other supplies.
(Picture from the 2017 Fall Pupukahi)
Welcome Aboard! New HI-EMA Administrator named
Welcome Aboard!
New HI-EMA Administrator named
(Picture from the 2018 Spring Pupukahi)
Hawaii Emergency Management representative David Lopez, and Hawaii National Guard disaster response manager Maj. Wayne Anno provide exercise control input to Mike Marasigas, Incident Commander from Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, during the initial response to an earthquake drill at the beginning of the field training exercise phase of the Community Disaster Readiness Exercise, Batasan Hills, March 27, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson
Hawaii Emergency Management representative David Lopez, and Hawaii National Guard disaster response manager Maj. Wayne Anno provide exercise control input to Mike Marasigas, Incident Commander from Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, during the initial response to an earthquake drill at the beginning of the field training exercise phase of the Community Disaster Readiness Exercise, Batasan Hills, March 27, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson
Hawaii National Guard disaster response Soldiers Maj. Wayne Anno, a long with Hawaii Emergency Management representative David Lopez look on as Batasan Hill Manager, Capt. Jojo Abad prepares directs his staff in the initial response to an earthquake drill at the beginning of the field training exercise phase of the Community Disaster Readiness Exercise, Batasan Hills, March 27, 2019. . (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)
Hawaii National Guard disaster response Soldiers Maj. Wayne Anno, a long with Hawaii
Emergency Management representative David Lopez look on as Batasan Hill Manager, Capt. Jojo
Abad prepares directs his staff in the initial response to an earthquake drill at the beginning of the
field training exercise phase of the Community Disaster Readiness Exercise, Batasan Hills, March 27, 2019. . (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)
(Picture from the 2019 Spring Pupukahi)
Hanapēpē-Eleele HHARP recognized as a "resilient community," Kaua‘i, HI. Ceremony held with Kaua‘i Mayor Kawakami, and members representing Hanapēpē-Eleele community, Kaua‘i Emergency Management, Hawai‘i Emergency Management, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, and State Department of Defense Community Programs - as Hanapēpē-Eleele is recognized as a "resilient community." (Photo by: Arlina Agbayani)
Hanapēpē-Eleele HHARP recognized as a “resilient community,” Kaua‘i, HI. Ceremony held with Kaua‘i Mayor Kawakami, and members representing Hanapēpē-Eleele community, Kaua‘i Emergency Management, Hawai‘i Emergency Management, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, and State Department of Defense Community Programs – as Hanapēpē-Eleele is recognized as a “resilient community.” (Photo by: Arlina Agbayani)
Hunkering down for Hurricane Lane, Honolulu, HI. Governor David Ige briefly addresses Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency crews and other Hawai‘i Department of Defense employees working to keep Hawai‘i residents and their communities safe during Hurricane Lane. (Photo by: Ryan Senaga)
Hunkering down for Hurricane Lane, Honolulu, HI. Governor David Ige briefly addresses Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency crews and other Hawai‘i Department of Defense employees working to keep Hawai‘i residents and their communities safe during Hurricane Lane. (Photo by: Ryan Senaga)
(Pictures from the 2019 Annual Report)
Hawaii Emergency Agency bids farewell to Victor Gustafson
Hawaii Emergency Agency bids farewell to Victor Gustafson
Hanapepe-Eleele Recognized As HHARP Disaster Resilient Community
Hanapepe-Eleele Recognized As HHARP Disaster Resilient Community
(Pictures from the 2019 Summer Pupukahi)
Hanapepe-Eleele Recognized As HHARP Disaster Resilient Community
Hanapepe-Eleele Recognized As HHARP Disaster Resilient Community
(Pictures from the 2019 Winter Pupukahi)