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November 26, 2024 2024-083 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio…

November 21, 2024 2024-082 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are updating Maui wildfire survivors on the rental assistance program, which has been extended beyond February 10, 2025. As part of…

OCTOBER 29, 2024 2024-078 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio…

October 14, 2024 HONOLULU – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially approved a one-year extension of the Individuals and Households Programs (IHP) for the state of Hawaiʻi, providing crucial support to survivors of the devastating Maui wildfires. Under…

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…

AUGUST 29, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…

HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the…

July 12, 2024 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Advisory Council on Emergency Management is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Vares as its newest member. Nominated by Governor Josh Green, M.D., and confirmed by the state Senate Committee on Public…

July 11, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – The state of Hawaiʻi is honored to announce the successful conclusion of its Non-Congregate Sheltering program, which provided critical shelter and assistance to 7,796 individuals and 3,071 households displaced by the Lahaina wildfires. This…

June 19, 2024 MAUI, HAWAIʻI – The County of Maui, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the state of Hawaiʻi, announces the official closure of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and the Community Recovery Center (CRC)…

June 27, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…

June 21, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – In a continued effort to support the 200 households (more than 500 individuals) currently residing in Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) hotels, the NCS program has been extended until June 30, 2024. This extension underscores the…

May 29, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…

May 23, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and Community Resource Center (CRC) will continue to serve the public through June 30, 2024. This extension reflects the state’s commitment to providing ongoing support and resources to those…

May 20, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) current extension for the Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) Program is now set for June 10, 2024. On May 31, 2024, the state of Hawaiʻi will cease its feeding operations…

May 10, 2024 LAHAINA, MAUI – We are pleased to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the State of Hawaiʻi’s request for a final 30-day extension of the temporary emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) program, which has…

April 29, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…

April 29, 2024 HONOLULU – The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Lahaina’s Civic Center Gymnasium, a vital resource for those affected by the recent wildfire tragedy, has officially closed its doors. The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) expresses deep gratitude…

March 28, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…

 March 14, 2024 HONOLULU - Households in Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) were initially part of the response efforts following the Maui wildfires. The state is now prioritizing the urgent transition of individuals and families out of NCS and into more permanent…

February 28, 2024 LAHAINA - The community of Maui is coming together to support individuals who have been displaced by the recent Maui wildfires. In an effort to provide housing for those who have lost their homes, the Hawaiʻi Emergency…

February 28, 2024 HONOLULU – A group of 8th graders from St. Louis School has been selected to participate in an exciting new ambassador program that will take them on an educational day-trip to Hawaiʻi Island. The pilot program, which…

February 28, 2024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast…

February 16, 2024 HONOLULU  ̶  The beautiful and vibrant Hawaiian language is being celebrated throughout the month of February in Hawaiʻi. Hawaiian Word of the Day - Celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, is a special project intiated by the Hawaiʻi Emergency…

 January 30, 2024                           Release No. 2024-0001  HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:45 a.m.…

December 28, 2023 Release No. 2023-0037 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the…

December 13, 2023 Release No. 2023-0037 HONOLULU — As the Maui Wildfire response moves into the next phase, the timely and accurate collection of data continues to be essential in developing and modifying recovery plans for the people impacted in…

November 29, 2023 Release No. 2023-0036 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the…

November 5, 2023 Release No. 2023-0035 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and emergency managers in all counties are taking steps to prepare for rising winds and low humidity that could increase the risk of wildfires. The National…

November 1, 2023 Release No. 2023-0034 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) has released the 2023 update to the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, a document that provides a framework for future efforts to reduce the risk of hazards…

October 30, 2023 Release No. 2023-0033                                          HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with…

October 23, 2023 Release No. 2023-0032 HONOLULU — Time is running out for private nonprofits, houses of worship and government organizations to apply for a key type of federal assistance for the Hawai‘i wildfire disaster. Requests for public assistance funding…

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October 9, 2023 Release No. 2023-0030 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has extended the deadline until October 25 for private nonprofits and government organizations seeking public assistance funding for the Hawai‘i wildfire disaster. “The extension gives applicants,…

September 29, 2023 Release No. 2023-0029 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of two key emergency alert systems on Wednesday, October 4. The tests of the Emergency…

September 28, 2023 Release No. 2023-0028 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, October 2, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the…

September 27, 2023 Release No. 2023-0027 HONOLULU — The aftermath of the August 2023 wildfire disaster in Hawai‘i included discussion about the state’s all-hazard outdoor siren system, who is responsible for activating the sirens, and in what situations. In the…

 September 12, 2023 Release No. 2023-0026 HONOLULU — Private nonprofits and government organizations seeking Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) public assistance funding can learn more about how to apply at informational briefings this month on Maui and online. The disaster…

September 8, 2023 Release No. 2023-0025 HONOLULU — Only one week is left for survivors of the Maui wildfires to sign up with the American Red Cross for temporary emergency housing through the non-congregate sheltering (NCS) program. Anyone who wishes…

August 28, 2023 Release No. 2023-0024 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System has been canceled for September 2023. The test had been scheduled for Friday, September 1, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. However, that…

August 12, 2023 W23JIC-004 HONOLULU — The public has offered an outpouring of support for those harmed by the devastating wildfires in Maui and Hawai‘i counties, with people here and around the world both volunteering and making donations. If possible,…

August 8, 2023 Release No. 2023-0024 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Tuesday, August 8, approved the State of Hawai‘i’s request for a disaster declaration to provide assistance with the wind-whipped Kohala Ranch wildfire on the Big…

July 28, 2023 Release No. 2023-0023 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the…

July 27, 2023 Release No. 2023-0022 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) recommends that all state residents become “2 Weeks Ready” for an emergency, but many people aren’t sure how to do that. To answer their questions, HI-EMA…

July 15, 2023 Release No. 2023-0021 HONOLULU — Winds from Hurricane Calvin were clocked at about 100 mph on Saturday as the National Weather Service projected a storm path that could bring the storm across Hawai‘i next week, with impacts…

June 29, 2023 Release No. 2023-0020 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the…

June 21, 2023 Release No. 2023-0019 HONOLULU — Don Aweau, who helped provide support on Kaua‘i after Hurricane Iniki in 1992, has joined the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) as its Executive Officer, Administrator James Barros announced Wednesday. Aweau most…

June 19, 2023 Release No. 2023-0018 HONOLULU — As hurricane season begins, the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is launching a new public service campaign to urge residents to take the first step to build up emergency supplies. A recent…

May 30, 2023 Release No. 2023-0017 HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the…

Thursday, May 11, 2023 Release No. 2023-016 HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) will be testing new or upgraded warning sirens on Friday at four locations on Hawai‘i island. The tests will sound various alert tones which will…