2014 Hurricane Iselle Response

On Aug. 8, 2014 the HING activated its Joint Staff, the Joint Operations center, and the HING Joint Task Force in response to Hurricane Iselle. The HING Mission was to conduct NGDO within the areas affected by Hurricane Iselle to protect life, property, and critical infrastructure and to provide humanitarian assistance to mitigate the effects of the hurricane. The Hawaii National Guard also created Task Force HAWAII, a combined task force made up of Soldiers, Airmen and equipment taken from the 291st Combat Communications Squadron, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry and the 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion. Hawaii National Guard Airman and Soldiers assisted the County of Hawaii in welfare checks, damage assessments, security, and debris clearance.

– 2014 Annual Report pp. 5
SPECIAL DELIVERY – A Hawaii Air National Guard sergeant hands a resident a bag of ice. Senior Master Sgt. Kristen M. Stanley photo
SPECIAL DELIVERY – A Hawaii Air National Guard sergeant hands a resident a bag of ice. Senior Master Sgt. Kristen M. Stanley photo
ICEMAN COMETH – A C-17 Globemaster III, transports ice and other emergency supplies to the big island of Hawaii for Hurricane Iselle disaster relief. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo
ICEMAN COMETH – A C-17 Globemaster III, transports ice and other emergency supplies to the big island of Hawaii for Hurricane Iselle disaster relief. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. Jackson photo
(Pictures from the 2014 Annual Report)

In August 2014, the unit activated more than 40 personnel to support Hawaii County Civil Defense in the aftermath of Hurricane/ Tropical Storm Iselle. At that time, the unit managed Command and Control for “Task Force Hawaii,” provided damage assessment support and security patrols throughout the impacted communities of the Puna District.

– 2015 Annual Report pp. 19