HIEMA History

(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...

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...

Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, Honolulu HI. Hawai‘i emergency management personnel always on guard and prepared to respond to natural or man-made disasters. (Photo by: Douglas Caroll) (Picture from the 2020 Annual Report) A More Challenging Hurricane Season with COVID-19 (Picture...

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 &...

BURNING CONTROL-A Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopter fights the fire over Waipio Gentry in June. Ken Ige, Honolulu Star-Bulletin photo "H2O FREEWAY - The temporary bypass road to the North Shore of Oahu was affectionately call the H20...

Brian S. Yanagi Leighton Ah Cook (Pictures from the 1990 April – June Pūpūkahi) Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, director, Hawaii State Civil Defense (SCD), signs the updated Hawaii State Emergency Broadcast System Operational Plan, Dec. 11. Sitting (left) are...

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...

(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...

CD displays attracted thousands during Armed Forces Day 1962. On display were communications equipment, Jimmy Walker's mobile radio unit, fallout shelter supplies, radiological equipment and medical supplies. Short wave radio sets within CD Emergency Operating Center can maintain communications during...

pupukahi-August-2025-FINAL-REV2Download HAWAI‘I ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Hawai‘i, Kansas join musical forces In celebration of Independence Day, the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band proudly joined forces with the 312th Army Band, U.S. Army Reserves, based out...