In March 2023, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency launched a quarterly newsletter for its external partners and stakeholders, entitled “Laulima,” a Hawaiian word that means “to cooperate and work successfully with others.” Laulima is one of HIEMA’s core values. Administrator James Barros chose the name to reflect the collaborative effort that is vital to protect Hawaiʻi against natural and human-caused hazards.
January 2026
Our winter newsletter spotlights some impressive efforts in mitigation as well as natural disaster research, including:
– Restoration of the Hanalei River on Kauaʻi
– Team Rubicon helps build a fire fuel break on Big Island
– Tsunami scientists capture rare data from July 29 tsunami
Plus, a brand new Islands Report column with notes from our County EMA leaders, and two new staff recommendations in the Stormy Weather Book Club.
