Year: 2024
NEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren And Emergency Alert System Test For July 2024
June 27, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Efforts To Transition NCS Families to Interim Housing Ramp Up
June 21, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – In a continued effort to support the 200 households (more than 500 individuals) currently residing in Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) hotels, the NCS program has been extended until June 30, 2024. This extension underscores the…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren And Emergency Alert System Test For June 2024
May 29, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Services At The Disaster Recovery Center And The Community Recovery Center Extended Through June 30, 2024
May 23, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and Community Resource Center (CRC) will continue to serve the public through June 30, 2024. This extension reflects the state’s commitment to providing ongoing support and resources to those…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Transitioning Food Assistance Services For Lahaina Non-Congregate Shelter Sites
May 20, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) current extension for the Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) Program is now set for June 10, 2024. On May 31, 2024, the state of Hawaiʻi will cease its feeding operations…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Non-Congregate Sheltering Program Extended To June 10, 2024
May 10, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – We are pleased to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the State of Hawaiʻi’s request for a final 30-day extension of the temporary emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) program, which has…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren And Emergency Alert System Test For May 2024
April 29, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER – NEW LAHAINA LOCATION
April 29, 2024 HONOLULU – The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Lahaina’s Civic Center Gymnasium, a vital resource for those affected by the recent wildfire tragedy, has officially closed its doors. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) expresses deep gratitude…
Read MoreNon-Congregate Sheltering – FAQ
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) recognizes the various struggles survivors may encounter while rebuilding their lives, such as understanding eligibility for assistance and transitioning out of temporary accommodations. HI-EMA is committed to offering support to survivors during these challenges.…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren And Emergency Alert System Test For April 2024
March 28, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Announces New Housing Eligibility Policy For Lahaina Fire-Displaced Residents
March 14, 2024 HONOLULU - Households in Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) were initially part of the response efforts following the Maui wildfires. The state is now prioritizing the urgent transition of individuals and families out of NCS and into more permanent…
Read MoreHACEM Meeting Minutes: March 14, 2024
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Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Hope For Home Temporary Housing Resource Fair
February 28, 2024 LAHAINA - The community of Maui is coming together to support individuals who have been displaced by the recent Maui wildfires. In an effort to provide housing for those who have lost their homes, the Hawaiʻi Emergency…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: St. Louis School Students Selected For Ambassador Program’s Inaugural Trip To Hawaiʻi Island
February 28, 2024 HONOLULU – A group of 8th graders from St. Louis School has been selected to participate in an exciting new ambassador program that will take them on an educational day-trip to Hawaiʻi Island. The pilot program, which…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren And Emergency Alert System Test For March 2024
February 28, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: HI-EMA Celebrates Hawaiian Language With Mahina ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi In February
February 16, 2024 HONOLULU ̶ The beautiful and vibrant Hawaiian language is being celebrated throughout the month of February in Hawaiʻi. Hawaiian Word of the Day - Celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, is a special project intiated by the Hawaiʻi Emergency…
Read More2024-007 Celebrating Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
HI-EMA’s core values, we strive to care for and protect the people and land of Hawai‘i. February 1, 2024's Word of the Day: Mālama February 2, 2024's Word of the Day: Po‘okela February 3, 2024's Word of the Day: Wiwo‘ole…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren And Emergency Alert System Test For February 2024
January 30, 2024 Release No. 2024-0001 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m.…
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