2021 Severe Weather/Flooding Events

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Release No. 2022-039 HONOLULU — The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans related to last year’s Kona low storms. The loans are intended to offset...

March 15, 2022 Release No. 2022-016 HONOLULU — The deadline is Thursday, March 17, 2022, for state and local governments and private nonprofits in O‘ahu and the County of Maui to apply for federal emergency grants related to the December...

Second Emergency Proclamation Relating to Waimea Landslide

Monday, Feb. 28, 2022  Release No. 2022-012 HONOLULU — There are only a few weeks left to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) federal disaster loans for physical damage sustained during the December 2021 "Kona low" severe weather, flooding, and...

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 Release No. 2022-010 HONOLULU — The U.S. President on Tuesday declared a major disaster related to the record-breaking ‘Kona low’ storms of December 2021, opening a new source of assistance to help communities in Hawai‘i recover from...

Friday, Jan. 28, 2022  Release No. 2022-008 HONOLULU – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Friday authorized low-interest federal disaster loans for businesses and residents on several islands that were affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides as a...

Second Emergency Proclamation Relating to December 2021 Heavy Rains and Flooding

December 2021 Heavy Rains and Flooding Proclamation

November 17, 2021 HONOLULU – A newly awarded bridge project totaling nearly $3 million dollars is set to bring relief to over 200 rural residents in and around Haʻikū in Maui County, saving them hundreds of extra driving miles and bringing...

2110156-ATG_Fifth Proclamation Related to Heavy Rains and Flooding (certified) - signed

Third Proclamation, Heavy Rains and Flooding

HONOLULU  — Assistance is on the way for areas affected by the March severe weather, flooding, and landslides incident after President Joseph R. Biden Jr. granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Hawai`i on May 13, 2021. The...

March 12, 2021 The severe weather which has caused widespread flooding across the state has been very destructive and has impacted many residents, damaging their belongings, and property. The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to remind those affected...

March 09, 2021 Honolulu – The severe weather and consequent flooding across the state serves as a stark reminder that disasters can strike at any time of day, and any time of year. The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) encourages...