Hurricane Preparedness

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ‘OIHANA PILI KAUA Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency HURRICANE CALVIN ON PATH TO IMPACT HAWAI‘I; OFFICIALS URGE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO PREPARE For Immediate Release: July 15, 2023                                                 ...
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Look at and around your home for ways it could be damaged by wind, flooding, or storm surge. We recommend that people know their hazards, and plan ways to reduce their impact. For example, wind could break tree limbs over your roof or pick up loose items and throw them into the home or into ...
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency HI-EMA Activates State Emergency Operations Center to Monitor Hurricane Darby; Weakening System Still Could Bring Substantial Rain, Gusty Winds For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 14, 2022                                         Release No. 2022-030 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) activated the State Emergency Operations Center at 8 a.m. Thursday to ...
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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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