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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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Pacific Caucus

January 30, 2026

State Civil Defense provides the chair, hosts and coordinates the activities of the Pacific Caucus of Emergency Managers. In addition to Hawaii, members include Guam, American Samoa, Republic of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the...

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1980 Storm

December 30, 2025

-Photo by Steven Philben (Picture from the 1980 Annual Report) High winds, high surf, and heavy rains battered the islands during the year, prompting Governor George R. Ariyoshi to issue state disaster proclamations on three occasions. The January 1980 storm...

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1983 Pu’u O’o and Kupaianaha Eruption

December 29, 2025

(Picture from the 1983 Annual Report) During the year, Kilauea continued her current phase of activity that began in January 1983. Spectacular eruptions were seen almost monthly. (Pictures from the 1984 Annual Report) Kilauea's Puu O'o Vent continued to remain...

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1987 Oahu’s New Year’s Flood

December 29, 2025

In the aftermath of Oahu's New Year flood, Hawaii Army National Guard dump trucks from the 22 7th Engineer Company brought in loads of dirt and gravel to repair the eroded Kahena Street. The temporary by-pass on Kahena Street enabled...

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1982 Hurricane lwa

December 29, 2025

Iwa takes its toll Guard moves into action COVER PHOTO-Hurricane lwa as seen on a 169th ACW Sq. radar screen. Maj. Steven Berg took the picture when the eye was 200 miles southwest of Kauai. GUARD LOSSES-Officials evaluate losses at...

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1980’s HIEMA Photographs

September 25, 2025

Civil Defense officials meet to plan and determine agency responses to disaster situations. Civil Defense personnel work closely with local radio stations to alert the public of disasters. (Pictures from the 1980 Annual Report) EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT - Jack...

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