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HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, will conduct siren testing at the following locations and time between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. • Pearl City District...

MAUI COUNTY— The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Maui Emergency Management Agency, will conduct siren testing at the following locations and time between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. • Hamoa Beach, Hamoa Residents nearby may hear the...

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, will conduct siren testing at the following locations and time between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. • Kalama Valley Park,...

HONOLULU — The monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. During this monthly...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIREN TESTING ON OAHU - FEBRUARY 20, 2019 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, will conduct siren testing at the following locations and...

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 30, 2019 What: Monthly Siren Test for February 2019Who: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Friday, February 1, 2019 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

For Immediate ReleaseDecember 28, 2018 What: Monthly Siren Test for January 2019Who: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System,...

For Immediate ReleaseNovember 27, 2018 What: Monthly Siren Test for December 2018 SUSPENDEDWho: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Monday, December 3, 2018 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What: Siren testWho: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: November 29, 2018 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO TEST SIRENON THE BIG ISLAND, NOVEMBER 29, 2018HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (Hawaii-EMA), together with the Hawaii Civil Defense Agency will...

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 30, 2018 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HONOLULU — Representatives of government agencies and eligible private non-profit agencies with costs related to damage from Hurricane Lane are invited to Applicant Briefings for the federal Public Assistance (PA) program. The presentation will include application procedures,...

News Release HONOLULU – On September 27, 2018, President Donald J. Trump issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Hawaii triggering the release of Federal funds, specifically Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, from Hurricane Lane...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 1, 2018 NATIONWIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM AND WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT -OCTOBER 3, 2018 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test...

For Immediate Release September 28, 2018 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST   HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2018 NATIONWIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM AND WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT – SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide...

For Immediate Release September 9, 2018 Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Reminds Hawaii Residents to Be Prepared for Olivia HONOLULU – As Tropical Cyclone Olivia approaches Hawaii from the east—the fourth in a line of storms that have moved through the...

DR-4366-HI NR 020Sept. 6, 2018HI-EMA PIO: 808-733-4300NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 News Release Deadline to Register for Disaster Assistance for Kilauea Recovery is Sept. 12 HONOLULU — Hawai’i County residents with uninsured or underinsured damage or losses as a result of the...

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 31, 2018 What: Monthly Siren Test for September 2018Who: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: September 4, 2018 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

For Immediate Release August 20, 2018 Luke P. Meyers named Executive Officer of Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency HONOLULU – Luke P. Meyers, a Certified Emergency Manager who most recently served in a variety of posts in the Pacific Northwest, has...

DR-4366-HI NR 016August 10, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 NEWS RELEASE: Disaster Registration Deadline for Kilauea Damage Extended Through Sept. 12 HONOLULU — The deadline for Hawai’i County residents to register with FEMA for disaster assistance for losses resulting from the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 10, 2018 SIREN TESTING ON HAWAII ISLANDAUGUST 14-16, 2018 HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing on Hawaii Island on August 14-16, 2018 at the...

DR-4366-HI NR 015August 8, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 News Release Kilauea Disaster Recovery Center to Reopen Thursday HONOLULU — The joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kilauea eruption recovery will reopen on Thursday, August 9 after being...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2018 Hurricane Hector Passing South of the Big Island HONOLULU — As Hurricane Hector continues to move on a westerly track toward south of the state, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) continues to work with emergency...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 7, 2018 Hurricane Hector Forecast Track Residents and Visitors Advised to Continue Preparedness Efforts HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) continues to work with emergency management and civil defense partners to monitor potential impacts from Hurricane...

DR-4366-HI NR 014August 7, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300 x 529NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 News Release Kilauea Disaster Recovery Center to Close on Wednesday Due to Hurricane Threat HONOLULU—The joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kilauea eruption recovery will be closed...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 7, 2018 Hector Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state partners continued coordination efforts with the National Weather Service (NWS)...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 6, 2018 HURRICANE HECTOR EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HIGH SURF ON STATE’S EAST-FACING SHORES HONOLULU — The National Weather Service (NWS) briefed Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 3, 2018 HURRICANE HECTOR: PUBLIC URGED TO PREPARE OVER WEEKEND HONOLULU — National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing advisories on Hurricane Hector, located about 1770 miles east-southeast of Hilo. Based on the latest forecast, Hector is expected to...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEHawaii Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL ARTHUR J. LOGANDIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT THOMAS L. TRAVISADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate ReleaseJuly 30, 2018 What: Monthly Siren Test for August 2018Who: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: August...

July 19, 2018DR- 4365-HI NR 009HIEMA News Desk: 808-733-4300 X 522FEMA News Desk: 808-851-7944 SBA PIO: 916-764-9918 Disaster Recovery Centers in Kaua’i County and the City and County of Honolulu Will Close HONOLULU – The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in...

News Release July 16, 2018DR- 4365-HI NR 008HIEMA News Desk: 808-733-4300 X 522FEMA News Desk: 808-851-7944 SBA PIO: 916-764-9918 Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $2.5 Million HONOLULU – Recovery from the April severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, in the City...

News Release The Disaster Recovery Centers have New Hours July 13, 2018DR- 4365-HI NR 007HIEMA News Desk: 808-733-4300 X 522FEMA News Desk: 808-851-7944 SBA PIO: 916-764-9918 HONOLULU – The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Hanalei and Honolulu will have new...

DR-4365-HI FAQ 001July 9, 2018HIEMA PIO: 808-733- 4300 x 522FEMA NEWS DESK: 808-851-7944DR-4365-HI FAQ 001 Frequently Asked Questions Federal Assistance and Disaster Recovery Centers Q: Does it usually take more than two months after a disaster to receive additional FEMA...

DR-4366-HI NR007July 07, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 News Release Low-Interest Disaster Loans Fueling Kilauea Recovery for Homeowners and RentersHONOLULU–Hawai’i County homeowners and renters with losses from the Kilauea eruptions are utilizing low-interest disaster loans to help fund their recovery. The...

News Release The Disaster Recovery Center in Kea’au has New Hours HONOLULU—The Disaster Recovery Center in Kea’au will have new hours beginning Saturday, July 7. Weekend hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The DRC will be open weekdays...

HONOLULU — Faith-based organizations, in addition to other community, volunteer, and non-profit organizations located on the island of Hawai’i with expenses or damage related to the ongoing Kilauea lava event, may be eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)...

For Immediate ReleaseJune 29, 2018 What: Monthly Siren Test for July 2018Who: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: July 2, 2018 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2018DR-4365-HI NR 003HIEMA News Desk: 808-733-4300 X 522FEMA News Desk: 808-851-7944SBA PIO: 916-764-9918 Disaster Recovery Centers to open in Honolulu and Kauai Counties HONOLULU – Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), jointly operated by the state of...

TESTING OF SIRENS ON OAHU - JUNE 13, 2018 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (Hawaii-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, will conduct siren test at the following locations and time. •...

HONOLULU — It’s a familiar sight: The public receives a warning of a possible emergency and long lines suddenly appear at gas stations, grocery stores, and ATMs across Hawaii. But there is a better way. With the arrival of hurricane...

What: Tests of Sirens at Aolewa Place, Lagoon Drive, Waimanalo Beach ParkWho: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: June 13, 2018 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO TEST SIRENSAT AOLEWA PL, LAGOON DR, WAIMANALO, JUNE 13, 2018   HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management...

For Immediate ReleaseMay 30, 20182018-0530 What: Monthly Siren Test for June 2018Who: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: June 1, 2018 The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment...

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO TEST SIRENSAT KAWAIKUI, KAPIOLANI BEACH PARKS, MAY 24, 2018 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency will test siren installations at• Kawaikui Beach Park• Kapiolani Beach Parkbetween 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24,...

REVISED FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE2018-0521 What: Tests of Three Sirens on OahuWho: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: May 23, 2018 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO TEST THREE SIRENSON OAHU, MAY 23, 2018(REVISED) HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency will test three siren...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 20182018-0504A HAWAII ISLAND — Hawaii County police, fire, and county agencies, along with the National Guard and partners, continue to assist with an evacuation of the Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens subdivisions in the face of...

  Hawaii Island eruption leads to evacuation of Leilani Estates May 3, 2018 2018-0503A HAWAII ISLAND — Hawaii County Civil Defense has called for an evacuation of all residents of the Leilani Estates subdivision on Hawaii Island as a result...

For Immediate Release2018-011 What: Monthly Siren Test for May 2018Who: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: May 1, 2018 SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU - The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 24, 2018 2018-0424 STATE, FEDERAL AND COUNTY INSPECTORS WRAPPING UP DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS HONOLULU — Inspectors working with the state, City and County of Honolulu, the Small Business Administration, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have completed their...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 15, 2018 2018-007 State mobilizes response to Kauai floods and landslides HONOLULU – Governor David Ige this morning assembled state emergency management leaders to assist Kauai County’s response to serious flooding and landslides on that island. In...

For Immediate Release2018-009  What: Monthly Siren Test for April 2018Who: Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyWhen: April 2, 2018              SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST  HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning...