2016-2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2021SIREN TESTING ON OAHU – January 8, 2021HONOLULU — The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, will conduct siren testing at the following location and...

For Immediate Release December 30, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for January 2021Who: Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency When: Monday, January 4, 2021MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

For Immediate Release December 21, 2020What: Ash AdvisoryWho: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Monday, December 21, 2020ASH FALLOUT LOW FOR KAʻŪ AND SOUTH KONA DISTRICTSHONOLULU — The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reports the situation at the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2020 Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency Reminds Residents to Avoid Gatherings of Five or More HONOLULU – With the holiday season upon us as the COVID-19 positive case counts continue to surge across the country, Hawai’i...

For Immediate Release                                December 10, 2020 LOANS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY KAUAI DROUGHT HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to remind the public that small nonfarm businesses on Kauai are now eligible to apply for low...

For Immediate Release November 27, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for December 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Tuesday, December 1, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 25, 2020SAFE TRAVELS HAWAIʻI COVID-19 EVALUTATION TESTING PROGRAM UPDATEThe surveillance study’s data collection phase has concluded, assessment phase begins(HONOLULU) – The Safe Travels Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Evaluation Testing Program found 45 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases as of Nov....

For Immediate Release                                November 25, 2020 SMALL BUSINESS LOANS AVAILABLE TO COUNTER HONOLULU DROUGHT IMPACTS HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to remind the public that small nonfarm businesses in Honolulu are now eligible to apply for...

For Immediate Release November 5, 2020HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYREMINDS PUBLIC OF WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAYHONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to take this time to remind the public that today is World Tsunami Awareness Day.The United Nations...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 3, 2020SAFE TRAVELS HAWAIʻI COVID-19 EVALUATION TESTING PROGRAM UPDATEInitial results indicate less than 1 out of 1,000 of travelers testing positive for COVID-19 post-arrival to HawaiʻiHONOLULU — Since the launch of the Safe Travels Hawaiʻi pre-travel testing...

For Immediate Release October 29, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for November 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Monday, November 2, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

     Greater Good Charities & Wings of Rescue to Airlift Over 600 Shelter Pets from the Hawaiian Islands to Mainland to Conduct the Largest Pet Rescue Flight in History More than 600 Shelter Pets from the Hawaiian Islands to...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency   D A V I D  Y.  I G E G O V E R N O R   M A J O R  G E N E R A L  KENNETH S....

For Immediate Release October 7, 2020FEMA Awards $3.7 Million to Hawai'i County to Rebuild Parks Damaged by the Kīlauea Volcanic EruptionHONOLULU, HI – The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $3.7 million in...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2020 HI-EMA BEGINS SHIPPING FREE PPE TO SMALL BUSINESSES ANDOTHER QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS STATEWIDE HONOLULU - Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is shipping the initial round of free personal protective equipment (PPE) under its new distribution program,...

For Immediate Release September 29, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for October 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Thursday, October 1, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 16, 2020HAWAI'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY NOW HAS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HONOLULU — As part of the National Preparedness Month (NPM) festivities this September, Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to highlight its YouTube channel. “It’s a great...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency D A V I D  Y.  I G E G O V E R N O R M A J O R  G E N E R A L  KENNETH S. HARA D...

For Immediate Release August 28, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for September 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Tuesday, September 1, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 26, 2020HAWAI'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO LAUNCH WEBSITE TO PROVIDE PPE TO QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONSHONOLULU — The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) will launch a website for independent medical and dental practices, small groups, small hospitals, small businesses,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 17, 2020SIREN TESTING ON O'AHU – AUGUST 19, 2020HONOLULU — The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, will conduct siren testing at the following location and...

For Immediate Release July 31, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for August 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Monday, August 3, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2020 State and County of Kaua'i Agencies, Private Non-Profit Organizations in the State of Hawai'i are Invited to Apply for FEMA Public Assistance HONOLULU — Faith-based organizations, in addition to other community, volunteer, and non-profit...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2020 Hurricane Douglas Nearing Maui, Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners  HONOLULU —A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Maui County, along with O'ahu and Kaua'i. The latest outlook shows Hurricane Douglas was moving west-northwest near...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 25, 2020 Hurricane Warning Issued, Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners HONOLULU — A Hurricane Warning has been issued for O'ahu as Hurricane Douglas continues to move west-northwest towards Hawai'i. A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency DAVID IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2020 Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency Reminds Residents to Prepare...

For Immediate Release June 29, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for July 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Wednesday, July 1, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

June 5, 2020DR-4510-HI NR001News Desk:Phone: 808-354-4263Email: [email protected] News Release FEMA Awards $3.7 Million to Hawaii for COVID-19 ResponseHONOLULU, HI – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $3.7 million to the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) for expenses...

For Immediate Release June 4, 2020   HONOLULU – David Lopez, the former Hurricane Program Manager, is now the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) Executive Officer, announced HI-EMA Administrator Luke Meyers. With over 20 years of experience in international crisis...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2020HONOLULU — While the National Weather Service is predicting an average storm potential for this year’s hurricane season—2-6 tropical cyclones, the uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 pandemic stresses the critical need for preparedness to avoid long...

HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2020 at 11:45 a.m.During this monthly...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEHawai'i Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARADIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERSADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate ReleaseApril 29, 2020 What: Monthly Siren Test for May 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Friday,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2020 Private Non-Profit Organizations in the State of Hawai'i are Invited to Apply for FEMA Public Assistance HONOLULU — Faith-based organizations, in addition to other community, volunteer, and non-profit organizations with emergency protective measure expenses related...

For Immediate ReleaseApril 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 the State of Hawai'i as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 30, 2020 What: Monthly Siren Test for April 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System,...

MEDIA RELEASE #2020-001 March 6, 2020For Immediate Release New Administrator named for Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency HONOLULU-- State of Hawai'i Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, has named Luke P. Meyers, former executive officer for Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency...

For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 28, 2020 What: Monthly Siren Test for March 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Monday, March 2, 2020 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System,...

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 31, 2020 What: Monthly Siren Test for February 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Monday, February 3, 2020 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 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 Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing at the following locations and...

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 31, 2019 What: Monthly Siren Test for January 2, 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Thursday, January 2, 2020 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 18, 2019 SIREN TESTING ON HAWAI'I ISLAND – DECEMBER 20, 2019 HAWAI'I COUNTY — The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Hawai'i County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing at the following locations and...

For Immediate Release                                November 29, 2019   What: Monthly Siren Test for December 2019 Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Monday, December 2, 2019   MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 9, 2019 FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR KĪLAUEA RECOVERY SURVIVORS ENDS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2019 HONOLULU — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) Program for Kīlauea survivors will end on Monday, November 11, 2019. The...

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 30, 2019 What: Monthly Siren Test for November 2019Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Friday, November 1, 2019 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System,...

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 27, 2019 What: Monthly Siren Test for October 2019Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2019 SIREN TESTING ON HAWAI'I ISLAND – SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 HAWAI'I COUNTY — The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Hawai'i County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing at the following locations and...

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 29, 2019 What: Monthly Siren Test for September 2019Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAUGUST 20, 2019 FEMA AND HI-EMA, WITH SUPPORT FROM HAWAI'I COUNTY, COMPLETE THE REVIEW OF DENIAL LETTERS TO KĪLAUEA SURVIVORS HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), with support from the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2019 SIREN TESTING ON HAWAI'I ISLAND – AUGUST 22 & 23, 2019 HAWAI'I COUNTY — The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Hawai'i County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing at the following...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 7, 2019 SIREN TESTING ON O'AHU – AUGUST 9, 2019 HONOLULU — The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, will conduct siren testing at the following...