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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2019 Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency Reminds Residents toPrepare for Hurricane Season HONOLULU — With the National Weather Service predicting an above average storm potential for this year’s hurricane season, now is the time for preparation to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIREN TESTING ON O'AHU – JUNE 12 & 13, 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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl’I EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION  By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai’i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and...

For Immediate Release                                June 5, 2019 Makani Pahili Exercise 2019 HONOLULU — The annual Makani Pahili Exercise began on Monday and is scheduled to run all the way until Friday, June 7, 2019. Meaning “strong winds,” Makani Pahili is the...

MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST 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 Monday, June 3,...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEHawaii Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL ARTHUR J. LOGANDIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT T H O M A S L. T R A V I SADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:MAY 20, 2019 HANAPĒPĒ-ELEELE RECOGNIZED...

MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST 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 Wednesday, May 1,...

For Immediate ReleaseApril 26, 2019   FEMA FUNDS $4 MILLION FOR GENERATOR UPGRADE TOKAUAI’S WILCOX MEDICAL CENTER KAUAI — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will fund $4 million for a crucial generator upgrade project for Kauai’s Wilcox Medical Center....

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI‘I SECOND SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIREN TESTING ON KAUAI – APRIL 17 & 18, 2019 KAUAI COUNTY— The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with Kauai Emergency Management Agency, will conduct siren testing at the following locations between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I SEVENTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION  By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 2, 2019 APRIL IS TSUNAMI AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is encouraging the public to take tsunami preparedness into their own hands this April during Tsunami Awareness Month. Over seventy years...

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 Monday, April 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. During this monthly...

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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI‘I PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect...

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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAIʻI SIXTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, 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,...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAIʻI FIFTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I FIFTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and...

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,...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I FOURTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and...

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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl’I FOURTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and...

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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses , and suffering, and to...

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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAIʻI SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to...

While public hurricane/tropical cyclone/storm evacuation shelters offer some protection from high winds and flying debris, they are intended to be a last resort for residents and visitors without safer options to use at their own risk. In almost all cases,...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect...

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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I THIRD SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me as Acting Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai'i, in order to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering,...

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...