August 2018

August 31, 2018 HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for TUESDAY, September 4, 2018 at 11:45 a.m....

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAIʻI SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to...

While public hurricane/tropical cyclone/storm evacuation shelters offer some protection from high winds and flying debris, they are intended to be a last resort for residents and visitors without safer options to use at their own risk. In almost all cases,...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I 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...

August 20, 2018 HONOLULU – Luke P. Meyers, a Certified Emergency Manager who most recently served in a variety of posts in the Pacific Northwest, has joined the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) as Executive Officer, announced HI-EMA Administrator Tom...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I THIRD SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Acting Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering,...

DR-4366-HI NR 016August 10, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 HONOLULU — The deadline for Hawai’i County residents to register with FEMA for disaster assistance for losses resulting from the Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes has been extended through Sept.12, 2018. Recovery officials...

August 10, 2018 HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing on Hawaii Island on August 14-16, 2018 at the following locations between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. •...

DR-4366-HI NR 015August 8, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 HONOLULU — The joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kilauea eruption recovery will reopen on Thursday, August 9 after being closed Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather....

August 8, 2018 HONOLULU — As Hurricane Hector continues to move on a westerly track toward south of the state, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) continues to work with emergency management and civil defense partners to monitor the storm. It...

August 7, 2018 HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) continues to work with emergency management and civil defense partners to monitor potential impacts from Hurricane Hector. Hector is about 360 miles southeast of Hilo moving west at 16 mph....

DR-4366-HI NR 014August 7, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300 x 529NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 HONOLULU—The joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kilauea eruption recovery will be closed on Wednesday, August 8, due to the threat posed by Hurricane Hector. Officials with...

August 7, 2018 HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state partners continued coordination efforts with the National Weather Service (NWS) for Hurricane Hector. Coordination efforts included a briefing from...

August 6, 2018 HONOLULU — The National Weather Service (NWS) briefed Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state partners this morning about Hurricane Hector, which has reached Category 4 strength. The...

STATE OF HAWAI'I OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR THIRD 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...

August 3, 2018 HONOLULU — National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing advisories on Hurricane Hector, located about 1770 miles east-southeast of Hilo. Based on the latest forecast, Hector is expected to move into the Central Pacific late Sunday. “Hector is...