Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management
Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes §127A-4 authorizes the Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management (HACEM). Originally established in 1951, the Advisory Council serves as a resource to the Governor and the Director of Emergency Management on emergency management topics and concerns. The council was known as the Civil Defense Advisory Council until July 1, 2014 when HRS 127A became effective.
The council consists of seven members nominated by the governor. The Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs conducts an “Advise and Consent” hearing to review the qualifications of each nominee. The committee provides all senators a recommendation prior to the full Senate confirmation vote.
Confirmed council members serve a four year term. The Governor may renominate members for a second four-year term. Sometimes, nominations are for shorter terms to fill out the terms of members who resigned. The Governor designates the chair of the council.
Council members receive no compensation but there is reimbursement for travel and other reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out their council duties.
Meeting announcement: The next Hawai‘i Advisory Council on Emergency Management meeting will take place in person on February 12, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. HST.
View 2024 November 7 HACEM Agenda
View past HACEM Meetings and Minutes
Current Council Members:
| Council Member | Represents | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Darryl Oliveira | East Hawai‘i | June 30, 2026 |
| Gerald Silva | O‘ahu | June 30, 2026 |
| William C. Bergin | West Hawai‘i | June 30, 2025 |
| Glenda Streufert | Kaua‘i | June 30, 2028 |
| Lisa Osborn Vares | Maui | June 30, 2028 |
| Mona Curry | O‘ahu | June 30, 2025 |
Individuals who are interested in serving of the Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management, should apply on the State’s Boards and Commissions website –