Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

The County of Hawai‘i has submitted final designs for Highway 137 restoration and the lower Pohoiki Road realignment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review. Both projects are funded with the help of a FEMA Public Assistance grant due to the 2018 Kīlauea eruption. See here for more information: Kilauea Recovery Roads Update […]

For Immediate Release October 7, 2020 FEMA Awards $3.7 Million to Hawai’i County to Rebuild Parks Damaged by the Kīlauea Volcanic Eruption HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $3.7 million in disaster recovery grants for the Hawai’i County’s Department of Parks and Recreation to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2019 FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR KĪLAUEA RECOVERY SURVIVORS ENDS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019 HONOLULU — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) Program for Kīlauea survivors will end on Monday, November 11, 2019. The program is intended to help residents get back on their feet following a disaster. […]

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl’I FOURTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai’i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, DAVID Y. IGE, Governor […]

DR-4366-HI NR 020 Sept. 6, 2018 HI-EMA PIO: 808-733-4300 NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 News Release Deadline to Register for Disaster Assistance for Kilauea Recovery is Sept. 12 HONOLULU — Hawai’i County residents with uninsured or underinsured damage or losses as a result of the Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes have until Sept. 12, 2018 to register with […]

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI’I SECOND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai’i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, DAVID Y. IGE, Governor […]

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Facts from the U.S. Geological Survey: May 14, 2018 There have been several recent highly speculative stories, rumors and blogs about the stability of the south flank of Kīlauea and the potential for a catastrophic collapse that could generate a Pacific-wide tsunami. We wish to put these speculations in their proper context by presenting observations of […]

To protect residents in the area of ashfall from the Halemaumau eruption from breathing volcanic ash, free masks will be distributed as follows: Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cooper Center, Volcano Pahala Community Center, Pahala Naalehu Community Center, Naalehu Shipman Park Pavilion, Keaau One mask per family member will help […]

The following information will help you decide on which type of respiratory protection to use, but other factors, such as the cost and availability of the protective products, may also need to be taken into account. When you wear respiratory protection, the effectiveness depends particularly on two factors: 1) how effective the mask or material […]

The Hawaii State Department of Health reports that the current eruption activity is producing dangerous Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) gas and other emissions that present hazards to health, especially for the elderly, young children and babies, and people with respiratory problems. People who are downwind or close to the vents and lava flows are also at high […]

Civil Defense message for Friday, May 11th at 11:00 AM As a precautionary measure, residents of Lower Puna, between Kapoho and Kalapana, are advised to be on the alert in the event of possible gas emissions and volcanic eruption.  Because there may be little to no advance notice to evacuate, you should be prepared to […]

Volcanic activity in Kilauea crater could result in an explosion that sends an ash plume into the atmosphere. If you’re in the area, know what to do in case of an ashfall. Close doors and windows. Place damp towels at door thresholds and other draft sources. Tape draughty windows. Protect sensitive electronics and do not […]

18-05-09 Supplemental Emergency Proclamation for 2018 Kilauea Eruption

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May 6, 2018 The Hawaii Department of Health is warning consumers that no mask sold in stores provides protection from the extremely dangerous volcanic gases that are being released from the current volcanic eruption. The dangerous gases consist of several different chemicals, dust, and particles of which sulfur dioxide (SO2) is the main human health […]

May 4, 2018 2018-004C HONOLULU — While many people associate volcanoes with large plumes of smoke or ash and spectacular lava fountains, volcanic eruptions also produce toxic gasses. The recent activity in the area of Leilani Estates has resulted in dangerously high concentrations of sulfur dioxide, a gas that is a strong respiratory system Irritant […]

May 4, 2018 2018-004B Hawaii National Guard activated to support Big Island volcano response HAWAII ISLAND — About 70 Soldiers and Airmen of the Hawaii National Guard (HING) are on Hawaii Island assisting in emergency management efforts, after being activated by Governor David Ige to support Hawaii County Civil Defense. HING personnel are assisting Hawaii […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2018 2018-0504A HAWAII ISLAND — Hawaii County police, fire, and county agencies, along with the National Guard and partners, continue to assist with an evacuation of the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivisions in the face of a volcanic eruption in the area. All Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens Subdivision […]

18-05-03 Lava Emergency Proclamation