Year: 2026

2609084_Third Proclamation Relating to the May 22, 2026 Kona EarthquakeDownload

2609085_Tenth Proclamation Relating to March and April 2026 Weather EventsDownload

2609086_Third Proclamation Relating to the 2026 Wildfire SeasonDownload

For Immediate Release                                                               2026-017September 29, 2026                                           HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a…

2609061_Third Proclamation Relating to September 2026 Tropical CyclonesDownload

2609040_SECOND PROCLAMATION RELATING TO SEPTEMBER 2026 TROPICAL CYCLONESDownload

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, Josh Green, M.D.,…

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 damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I,…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, in order to provide relief from irreparable harm to the environment, I, JOSH GREEN, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, hereby determine, designate,…

September 8, 2026 HurricaneLowell-JIC-2026-003 HONOLULU — The state of Hawaiʻi Joint Information Center (JIC) has concluded operations as of 6 p.m. on September 8, 2026. It was activated to support coordinated media operations following Hurricane Lowell. Members of the media…

September 8, 2026 HurricaneLowell-JIC-2026-002 HONOLULU — Hawaiʻi state agencies remain actively engaged in response efforts following Hurricane Lowell and continue to support county emergency response operations statewide, especially on Kauaʻi.  Lowell is moving northward away from the Hawaiian Islands, but…

By the authority vested in me 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, JOSH…

By the authority vested in me 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, JOSH…

September 8, 2026 Lowell-JIC-2026-001 HONOLULU — The state of Hawai‘i has activated a Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of media operations regarding Hurricane Lowell. The JIC will handle all media inquiries related to Hurricane Lowell, which includes state-level inquiries…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH GREEN, M.D.,…

August 27, 2026 2026-015 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, Josh Green, M.D.,…

August 24, 2026 TropicalStormMoke-JIC-2026-005 HONOLULU — The state of Hawaiʻi Joint Information Center (JIC) has concluded operations as of noon on August 24, 2026. It was activated to support coordinated media operations during Tropical Cyclone Moke. Members of the media are…

August 23, 2026 TropicalStormMoke-JIC-2026-004 HONOLULU — Hawaiʻi state agencies remain ready to respond to Tropical Storm Moke and support county emergency response efforts, especially in Kaʻū. The storm will pass south of the islands but still bring significant rain to…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH GREEN, M.D.,…

August 22, 2026 TropicalStormMoke-JIC-2026-003 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today submitted a formal request to the White House for a presidential emergency declaration following Tropical Cyclone Lala and incoming Tropical Storm Moke. The request seeks federal assistance for Hawaiʻi County, Maui County…

August 22, 2026 TropicalStormMoke-JIC-2026-002 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today signed a formal request asking the White House to issue a presidential emergency declaration for Hawaiʻi following Hurricane Lala. The request covers Hawaiʻi County, Maui County and the City and…

August 22, 2026 TropicalStormMoke-JIC-2026-001 HONOLULU — The state of Hawai‘i has activated a Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of media operations regarding Tropical Storm Moke. The JIC will handle all media inquiries related to Tropical Storm Moke, which includes…

2026-016 August 21, 2026     HONOLULU – As the state prepares for anticipated heavy rains and potential flooding from another approaching tropical storm, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is urging residents in the Wahiawā area to take necessary precautions, especially…

August 21, 2026 2026-014 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is preparing to request a federal disaster declaration following damage assessments related to Tropical Storm Lala. To ensure thorough evaluations, HIEMA will deploy damage-assessment teams next week. In…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH GREEN, M.D.,…

August 17, 2026 Lala-JIC-2026-006 HONOLULU — The state of Hawaiʻi Joint Information Center (JIC) has now concluded operations. It was activated to support coordinated media operations during Tropical Storm Lala. Members of the media are encouraged to direct any future inquiries…

August 17, 2026 Lala-JIC-2026-005 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green today joined Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda and Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan for an aerial and ground assessment of storm damage across Kaʻū, one of the areas hardest hit…

August 16, 2026 Lala-JIC-2026-004 HONOLULU — Tropical Storm Lala was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane overnight but continues to impact the state. Hawaiʻi state agencies are actively responding to the storm, assessing damage and supporting county emergency response efforts.…

August 15, 2026 Lala-JIC-2026-003 HONOLULU — Hurricane Lala is impacting the state, with Hawaiʻi state agencies actively responding to the storm and supporting county emergency response efforts. State personnel and resources have been deployed across the islands to address current impacts and…

August 14, 2026 Lala-JIC-2026-002 HONOLULU — Hawaiʻi state agencies are taking action and preparing resources in advance of Tropical Storm Lala as it approaches the state. Governor Josh Green has signed an emergency proclamation as Hawaiʻi state agencies mobilize personnel, equipment…

August 14, 2026 Lala-JIC-2026-001 HONOLULU — The state of Hawai‘i has activated a Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of media operations regarding Tropical Storm Lala.  The JIC will handle all media inquiries related to Tropical Storm Lala, which includes state-level inquiries and…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH GREEN, M.D.,…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, I, Josh Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, hereby determine, designate and proclaim as follows: 2607095_Second Proclamation Relating to May 22, 2026…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, I, Josh Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, hereby determine, designate and proclaim as follows: 2607094_Second Proclamation Relating to 2026 Wildfire SeasonDownload

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH GREEN, M.D.,…

2026-013 July 30, 2026 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio…

2026-012 July 27, 2026 HONOLULU — Hawaiʻi agricultural producers affected by the March 10–24, 2026 Kona Low storms are urged to contact their local U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) office and apply for the Emergency Conservation Program…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH…

By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, in order to provide relief for damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I,…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, Josh Green, M.D.,…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, in order to provide relief from irreparable harm to the environment, I, JOSH GREEN, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawaiʻi, hereby determine, designate,…

July 2, 2026  2026-011 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is urging residents to practice fire safety during the Fourth of July holiday weekend as wildfire season enters full swing. Traditional Independence Day activities like fireworks and barbecues…

2026-010 June 29, 2026                                          HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, Josh Green, M.D.,…

2026-009 June 17, 2026 HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with Hawaiʻi County, are conducting a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (JPDA) following the May 22, 2026 Kona earthquake. The…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, I, Josh Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, hereby determine, designate and proclaim as follows: 2606043_PROC RELATING TO THE MAY 22, 2026,…

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, I, Josh Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawai‘i, hereby determine, designate and proclaim as follows: 2606021_PROC RELATING TO THE 2026 WILDFIRE SEASONDownload

By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, JOSH GREEN, M.D.,…