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1970ʻs

Civil Defense Advisory Council

February 2, 2026

The Civil Defense Advisory Council, chaired by the Lieutenant Governor with three members from Oahu and one member each from the other three counties, advises the Governor and the Civil Defense Director in matters pertaining to civil defense. - 1961...

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1975 Earthquake and Tsunami

December 30, 2025

Earthquake-tsunami on Hawaii Island , Nov. 29: Two people were killed and approximately $4.1 million in property damage occurred when an earthquake and tsunami hit the island of Hawaii. Hawaii County Mayor Herbert T. Matayoshi, Gov. George R. Ariyoshi, and...

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1977 Kilauea Volcano Eruption

December 30, 2025

(Picture from the 1977 Annual Report) Volcanic Eruption On September 12, 1977, Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii erupted along its east rift zone, culminating in a massive outpouring of lava that traveled within a quarter-of-a-mile of the village of Kalapana. Hawaii...

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1979 Big Island Flooding

December 29, 2025

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. Hugh Fowler (standing), Federal Disaster...

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1970’s HIEMA Photographs

September 25, 2025

(Picture from the 1970 Annual Report) NATIONAL GUARD SUPPORTS COMMUNITY (Picture from the 1970 Spring The Hawaii Guardsman) New radio and teletype equipment increased State CD com­munications capabilities during FY 71. Mr. John N. Butchart Vice Director of Civil Defense...

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