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Eighteenth Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 EmergencyPosted on February 12, 2021 in 2020 COVID19, Events, Information and News Releases, Main, News Stories2102078-ATG_Eighteenth-Proclamation-Related-to-the-COVID-19-Emergency-distribution-signedRead More Eighteenth Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency Kilauea Earthquake and Eruption– 20:00Posted on December 20, 2020 in Events, Featured, Information and News Releases, Main, News StoriesThe Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports an eruption at the Halemaumau Crater of the Kilauea Volcano. Trade winds will push any embedded ash toward the Southwest. Fallout is likely in the […]Read More Kilauea Earthquake and Eruption– 20:00 News Release from Gov. Ige re. Additional Pre-Travel Testing PartnersPosted on November 14, 2020 in Events, Featured, Main, News StoriesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 14, 2020 HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i has added new trusted partners for its domestic transpacific and inter-county pre-travel testing programs. The state will accept COVID-19 […]Read More News Release from Gov. Ige re. Additional Pre-Travel Testing Partners NEWS RELEASE: HI-EMA BEGINS SHIPPING FREE PPE TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND OTHER QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS STATEWIDEPosted on October 1, 2020 in Events, Featured, Information and News Releases, Main, News StoriesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 HI-EMA BEGINS SHIPPING FREE PPE TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND OTHER QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS STATEWIDE HONOLULU – Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is shipping the initial […]Read More NEWS RELEASE: HI-EMA BEGINS SHIPPING FREE PPE TO SMALL BUSINESSES AND OTHER QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS STATEWIDE NEWS RELEASE: Siren testing on OAHU, AUGUST 19, 2020Posted on August 17, 2020 in Events, Featured, Information and News Releases, Main, News StoriesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 17, 2020 SIREN TESTING ON O’AHU – AUGUST 19, 2020 HONOLULU — The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department […]Read More NEWS RELEASE: Siren testing on OAHU, AUGUST 19, 2020 
Free Course – Hurricane Science, Mitigation, and InsurancePosted on August 11, 2020 in Events, Information and News Releases, Main Hazard Science, Mitigation and Insurance – V2Read More Free Course – Hurricane Science, Mitigation, and Insurance Emergency Proclamation for Hurricane DouglasPosted on July 23, 2020 in Emergency Proclamations, Events, Featured, Hurricane Preparedness, Information and News Releases, Main, News Storieshttps://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2007119-ATG_Emergency-Proclamation-Hurricane-Douglas-distribution-signed.pdfRead More Emergency Proclamation for Hurricane Douglas NEWS RELEASE: MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR HAWAI’I AS A RESULT OF COVID-19Posted on April 2, 2020 in Events, Featured, Information and News Releases, Main, News StoriesFor Immediate Release April 1, 2020 MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR HAWAI’I AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 HONOLULU — The President of the United States has declared a major disaster for […]Read More NEWS RELEASE: MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR HAWAI’I AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 NEWS RELEASE: Siren testing on Hawai’i Island – January 30, 2020Posted on January 28, 2020 in Events, Information and News Releases, Main, News StoriesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2020 SIREN TESTING ON HAWAI’I ISLAND – JANUARY 30, 2020 HAWAI’I COUNTY — The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Hawai’i County Civil […]Read More NEWS RELEASE: Siren testing on Hawai’i Island – January 30, 2020 NEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test – Thursday, January 2, 2020Posted on December 31, 2019 in Events, Featured, Information and News Releases, Main, News StoriesFor Immediate Release December 31, 2019 What: Monthly Siren Test for January 2, 2020 Who: Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency When: Thursday, January 2, 2020 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM […]Read More NEWS RELEASE: Monthly Siren and Emergency Alert System Test – Thursday, January 2, 2020 Read More Entries from Events
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DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR
MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
LUKE P. MEYERS
ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PHONE (808) 733-4300
FAX (808) 733-4287
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
3949 DIAMOND HEAD ROAD HONOLULU, HAWAII 96816-4495
ORDER FOR SELF-QUARANTINE
On March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States of America declared a national emergency.
As part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, on March 31, 2020, the Governor ordered all persons traveling to the State of Hawai‘i to self-quarantine and has adopted Rules Relating to COVID-19 Health Screening Process and Travel Self-Quarantine.
Pursuant to the Governor’s proclamation and the Rules Relating to COVID-19 Health Screening Process and Travel Self-Quarantine, the Director of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) hereby orders you to comply with the following:
- Truthfully, accurately and fully complete, authenticate and sign the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, including the “Destination Location” section of the form. The address you designate to the Director of Emergency Management as your “Destination Location” on the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, will be recognized as your designated quarantine location.
- Proceed directly from the airport to your designated quarantine location, which is the location identified and affirmed by you in the “Destination Location” section of the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health form.
a. If you are a resident, your designated quarantine location is your residence.
b. If you are a visitor, your designated quarantine location is your hotel room or the residence of a family member or friend.
- Remain in your designated quarantine location for a period of 5 days or the duration of your stay in the State of Hawai‘i, whichever is shorter.
a. You may leave your designated quarantine location only for medical emergencies or to seek medical care.
b. If you are granted an exemption, you must comply with the terms and conditions of your exemption.
c. If you are exempted because you are a CISA employee, you must remain in your designated quarantine location unless performing your CISA work and you must comply with the terms and conditions of your exemption.
d. Only persons who have been granted an exemption through [email protected] may temporarily break self-quarantine and only for the purposes provided for in the written exemption.
e. If you are exempted because you are part of the United States government, you must comply with the terms and conditions of the United States government.
- Do not allow visitors in or out of your designated quarantine location other than a physician, healthcare provider, or individual authorized to enter the designated quarantine location by the Director of HI-EMA.
- Comply with any and all rules or protocols related to your quarantine as set forth by your hotel or rented lodging.
The intentional, knowing or reckless failure to follow any part of this order constitutes a criminal offense punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.
You will be subject to random quarantine compliance checks throughout your period of self- quarantine. Quarantine compliance checks may be conducted without further notice, either by telephone at the number(s) you provided in the “Contact Telephone in Hawai‘i” section of the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, and/or in person at the address you provided in the Destination Location section of the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, or both.
I, declare under penalty of law that I have received, read and understood the above Order for Self- Quarantine, including the orders contained in numbered paragraphs 1 through 5 above, and that all information provided herein and on the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form is true and accurate, including but not limited to the information I provided pursuant to paragraph 1, including my designated quarantine location and telephone number.
Traveler’s Name
Date:
Traveler’s Signature
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NEMA Recognizes Rep. Jill Tokuda With 2024 Legislative Achievement Award
March 21, 2024 – Rep. Jill Tokuda received a Legislative Achievement Award from the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) during its 2024 mid-year forum. Rep. Tokuda was recognized for her leadership during crises alongside her constituents, most notably in the aftermath of the Maui Wildfires in August 2023. HI-EMA Administrator James Barros was on hand to present the award.
Press Office
National Emergency Management Association
Karen M. Langdon
[email protected]
Press Release
March 21, 2024
NEMA HONORS HASSAN, ROMNEY, AND TOKUDA AS 2024 LEGISLATIVE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Lexington, KY – Today, the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) announced the selection of Senator Maggie Hassan, Senator Mitt Romney, and Representative Jill Tokuda for this year’s Legislative Achievement Awards. The awards were presented in conjunction with NEMA’s 50th Anniversary Gala and recognize exceptional efforts by policymakers in support of the emergency management and homeland security community.
Since her election to Congress in 2016, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has earned recognition among peers for her committed constituent outreach and willingness to work across party lines to pass thoughtful and effective legislation. Her recent accomplishments include the introduction of the bipartisan Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act (S. 3071). S. 3071 proposes amendments to the Stafford Act enhance flexibility on the use of management costs for declared disasters and streamline how state and local governments track and administer federal disaster assistance while enhancing accountability. These reforms include the consolidation of management functions across multiple open declared disaster events, promotion of capacity building at the state and local levels, and the extension of funds to remain available for five years after disbursement. Senator Hassan’s peers affirm that this act has the potential to make a lasting impact on disaster management practices by reducing the complexity of managing disaster recovery at the local and state levels, ensuring the nation’s most vulnerable and impacted communities receive more timely and effective assistance.
Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has served in Congress since 2019 and has developed a reputation among constituents and peers for working across the aisle to ensure government is effectively serving communities throughout Utah and beyond, especially when disaster strikes. Negotiated by Senator Romney and his colleagues, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a historic investment in the modernization and safety of the nation’s physical infrastructure, including $8.25 billion to address wildfire hazards through infrastructure, monitoring and warning systems, and workforce training. Senator Romney also co-authored the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Act, which would become part of the IIJA. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation established a commission of federal and non-federal stakeholders to study and recommend fire prevention, mitigation, management, and rehabilitation policies for forests and grasslands. In fall 2023, the commission published 148 thorough and practical recommendations for local, state, federal, Tribal, and territorial leaders to help lead the nation toward a different relationship and experience with wildfire and increased resilience to the impacts of wildfire.
In her first term, Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) has already demonstrated exceptional leadership during crises alongside her constituents, most notably in the aftermath of the Maui Wildfires in August 2023. She has championed victims struggling with financial loss and implemented effective measures to assist Maui’s business community by introducing legislation such as the Maui Strong Act and the Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, which would lessen tax burdens on people impacted by major disasters in 2023. Representative Tokuda has become known for an unwavering commitment to public service and tireless efforts to bring about significant, positive change within the communities she serves with ripple effects throughout the state of Hawaii and the country. Her peers commend and liken her approach to challenges with a Hawaiian Proverb, which says, “Aʻohe hana nui ka aluʻia,” which translates to, no task is too big when done together.
NEMA is proud to recognize the legislative achievements of these three exceptional leaders and looks forward to continuing to work together toward a safer, more resilient nation.
For more information on NEMA, contact Karen Langdon, Media Coordinator, at (859) 244-8143 or e-mail [email protected].
NEMA is the association of professionals dedicated to enhancing public safety by improving the nation’s ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergencies, disasters, and threats to our security. NEMA is an affiliate organization of The Council of State Governments, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.
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UPDATE: Video of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducting Private Property debris Removal
This video is a time lapse look at the debris removal process on a residential property in Lahaina, Hawaii. The video was captured over approximately 30 hours with permission of the property owner.
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT MEETING HELD JANUARY 31, 2024 AT LAHAINA CIVIC CENTER
1/31/2024 HIEMA’s Zeph McKee meets with security contractor Ka’ala Buenconsejo regarding traffic route changes in / around the burn zone.
1/31/2024 HIEMA Executive Officer Don Aweau discusses cost share requirements with the Cal OES team before the Lahaina community meeting.
1/31/2024 DOH’s Joanna Seto stopped by to introduce DOH’s Glenn Haae to HIEMA’s Don Aweau and Zeph McKee. Glenn has been involved with Debris Task Force related meetings for months but the team had not had an opportunity to meet face to face until today.
For additional information on Debris Management, Maui County maintains an important website:
