The year 2021 offered challenges to Hawai’i and the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), as the agency continued its unprecedented work coordinating the response to COVID-19 while also managing responses to a huge wildfire and multiple severe weather incidents. Read more here: 2021_HIEMA.YearReviewFinal
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TSUNAMI WATCH is in effect for the State of Hawai‘i with the potential first wave expected at 12:53 AM HST THU 29 JUL 2021. Generated by an 8.1 magnitude earthquake off the Alaska peninsula at 8:16 PM HST today. Check back for more updates as the situation unfolds. – Check your emergency supplies – Contact ...
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DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR Governor Ige sets additional vaccination benchmarks for gatherings, restaurants Also signs new proclamation terminating some emergency provisions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2021 HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige today set additional vaccination benchmarks for gatherings and restaurants. They are as follows: When the state achieves a ...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT *For Immediate Release* Take Action Now to be More Prepared for Hurricane Season HONOLULU – On May 19, 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced its ...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate Release March 12, 2021 Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency Urges Residents to Use Caution and Document Any Damages The severe weather ...
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