1980ʻs

National Communications System (NACOM) NACOM-ll radio antenna at Birkheimer. (Picture from the 1963 Annual Report) 1960's Radio equipment for the National Communications System 2 (NACOM-Il) was received from the Federal government in the Spring of 1962 and space was allocated...

1960's Also 71 more CD sirens for enemy attack and tidal wave warnings were purchased and are being installed throughout the Islands: 13 for Oahu, 12 for Hawaii, 21 for Kauai, and 25 for Maui county including 20 for the...

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...

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...

-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...

(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...

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...

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...

Civil Defense officials meet to plan and determine agency responses to disaster situations. (Pictures from the 1980 Annual Report) Robert E. Schank (Picture from the 1980 September Pūpūkahi) CD's B'wig .................. Page 5 (Picture from the 1981 Spring Pūpūkahi) Frank...

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