Year: 2026
NEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test for October 2026
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Seventh Proclamation Relating to Pharmacist-provided Vaccination Services
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.,…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Twenty-fifth Proclamation Relating to Homelessness
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,…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Fourth Proclamation Relating to Invasive Manjano Anemone in Kāne‘ohe Bay
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,…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Deactivates Joint Information Center for Hurricane Lowell
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State of Hawaiʻi on Hurricane Lowell State Departments Continue to Support Residents
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Twenty-first Proclamation Relating to Affordable Housing
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Twenty-ninth Proclamation Relating to Axis Deer
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Activates Joint Information Center for Hurricane Lowell
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Proclamation Relating to September 2026 Tropical Cyclones
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.,…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test for September 2026
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Thirty-second Proclamation Relating to Wildfires
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.,…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Deactivates Joint Information Center For Tropical Cyclone Moke
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Of Hawaiʻi Update On Tropical Storm Moke State Departments Continue To Support Residents
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Proclamation Relating to August 2026 Tropical Cyclones
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.,…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State of Hawaiʻi Update on Tropical Storm Moke – State Departments Continuing to Work to Support Residents
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Governor Green Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration Following Hurricane Lala
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Activates Joint Information Center For Tropical Storm Moke
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Wahiawā Dam Preparedness And Evacuation Information Ahead Of Incoming Tropical Storm Moke
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency to request federal disaster declaration following Tropical Storm Lala
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Second Proclamation Relating to Tropical Storm Lala
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.,…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Deactivates Joint Information Center For Tropical Storm Lala
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Of Hawaiʻi Update On Tropical Storm Lala – Hawaiʻi Island State and County Offices, Public Schools and Judiciary Operations to Remain Closed Tuesday; Oʻahu, Maui County and Kauaʻi County to Reopen
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Of Hawaiʻi Update On Tropical Storm Lala – State and County Offices, Public Schools and Judiciary Closed Statewide Monday; State Employees Granted Administrative Leave
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.…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Of Hawaiʻi Update On Hurricane Lala
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Of Hawaiʻi Takes Action Ahead Of Tropical Storm Lala
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: State Activates Joint Information Center For Tropical Storm Lala
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Proclamation Relating to Tropical Storm Lala
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.,…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Second Proclamation Relating to the May 22, 2026, Kona Earthquake
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:
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Second Proclamation Relating to the 2026 Wildfire Season
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:
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Ninth Proclamation Relating to March and April 2026 Weather Events
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.,…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test for August 2026
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Hawai‘i farms urged to apply for USDA emergency assistance before July 31 deadline
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Twenty-eighth Proclamation Relating to Axis Deer
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Twenty-fourth Proclamation Relating to Homelessness
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,…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Twentieth Proclamation Relating to Affordable Housing
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Sixth Proclamation Relating to Pharmacist-provided Vaccination Services
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.,…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Third Proclamation Relating to Invasive Manjano Anemone in Kāne‘ohe Bay
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,…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency urges residents to practice fire safety during July 4 holiday weekend
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…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test for July 2026
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Thirty-first Proclamation Relating to Wildfires
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.,…
Read MoreNEWS RELEASE: Joint preliminary damage assessments underway following May 22 Kona earthquake
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…
Read MoreGov. Green Issues Proclamation Relating to the May 22, 2026 Kona Earthquake
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:
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