Year: 2026

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.,…

For Immediate Release 2026-005 April 29, 2026                                           HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              April 10, 2026 SevereWeather-JIC-2026-003 HONOLULU — The state of Hawaiʻi Joint Information Center (JIC) has now concluded operations. It was activated to support coordinated media operations during the April Severe Weather event.  Members of the media are encouraged to direct any future inquiries…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              April 9, 2026 SevereWeather-JIC-2026-002 HONOLULU  ̶  State of Hawaiʻi departments have been actively preparing the islands in advance of the approaching severe weather, which began to affect island residents on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Anticipating the storm impacts, state…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           April 9, 2026 SevereWeather-JIC-2026-001 HONOLULU  ̶  The state of Hawai‘i has activated a Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of media operations regarding the severe weather event. The JIC will handle all media inquiries related to the severe…

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.,…

Flood Watch Flood Watch National Weather Service Honolulu HI issued 307 AM HST Sat Apr 11 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH 6 PM HST MONDAY... For: Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East- Kauai South-Waianae Coast-Oahu…

Test Aligns with Observance of 1946 Tsunami Devastation For Immediate Release                                                           …

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, 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, 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,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                             March 22, 2026 KONALOW2-JIC-2026-006 HONOLULU — The state of Hawaiʻi Joint Information Center (JIC), activated to support coordinated media operations during the recent Hawaiʻi Kona Low weather event, has now concluded operations. Effective immediately, the JIC phone number…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              March 22, 2026  KONALOW2-JIC-2026-005 HONOLULU – The State of Hawaiʻi departments and federal partners have been actively working throughout the second Kona Low weather event that hit Hawaiʻi, to assist with damage assessments and cleanup on O‘ahu…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                March 21, 2026  KONALOW2-JIC-2026-004 HONOLULU – The state of Hawaiʻi departments and federal partners have been actively working throughout the second Kona Low weather event that hit Hawaiʻi, to assist with cleanup on O‘ahu and preparing as the Kona…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                March 21, 2026  KONALOW2-JIC-2026-003 HONOLULU – As of 9:00 a.m. today, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) has activated about 200 Soldiers and Airmen to support all counties during the current Kona Low Storm.  “The Hawaiʻi National Guard has personnel in…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                March 21, 2026 KONALOW2-JIC-2026-002   HONOLULU – Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green announced a hotel discount program for O‘ahu residents displaced due to the Kona Low 2 weather event.  “I want to extend my gratitude to the hotels that have offered discounted rates for our kamaʻāina that have been displaced…

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI  JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR  KE KIAʻĀINA  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE  KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA  HAWAI‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY  KE‘ENA HO‘OMALU PŌULIA O HAWAI‘I HAWAIʻI MARCH 2026 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     March 21, 2026  KONALOW2-JIC-2026-001  HONOLULU  ̶  The state…

What: Governor Josh Green, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and emergency management leaders will provide an update on the response to the Kona Low 2 weather event. When: Friday, March 20, 5:30 p.m. Where: Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, Joint Information Center 4204 Diamond Head…

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, 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 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 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 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…

Key Dates and Deadlines May 14, 2026 Serious Needs Assistance (SNA) Application Deadline June 14, 2026 Deadline to apply for FEMA Assistance Preliminary Information on Temporary Shelter View State Temporary Shelter Options for Individuals and Families Displaced by the March…

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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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.,…