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November 9, 2019 HONOLULU — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) Program for Kīlauea survivors will end on Monday, November 11, 2019. The program is intended to help residents get back on their feet following a disaster. Specifically,...

October 30, 2019 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 Friday, November 1, 2019 at 11:45...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I SIXTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me 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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI’I TENTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me 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...

September 27, 2019 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 Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 11:45...

September 18, 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 times on Friday, September 20, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m....

August 29, 2019 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 Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 11:45...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAl'I FIFTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me 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...

AUGUST 20, 2019 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), with support from the County of Hawai‘i, deployed assistance specialists to Hawai‘i Island on August 5-9 to meet with recipients of disaster aid...

August 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 times on Thursday and Friday, August 22 and 23, between 8:00...

August 7, 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 locations and times on Friday, August 9, between 8:00 a.m....

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI'I NINTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me 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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI'I FOURTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION By the authority vested in me 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...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI'I THIRD 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...

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...

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...

August 3, 2019 HONOLULU — The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. The test code used will be...

July 30, 2019 HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System on THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. has been CANCELLED. The state and counties jointly agreed it would be best to cancel the...

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 Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. During this...

July 30, 2019 HONOLULU — With the National Weather Service closely monitoring what appears to be a weakening Hurricane Erick but a strengthening Tropical Storm Flossie, now is the time for preparation to avoid long lines at gas stations, grocery...

JULY 23, 2019 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), with support from the County of Hawai‘i, will deploy assistance specialists to Hawai‘i Island, August 5-9, to meet with recipients of disaster aid...

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 protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, ensure the...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAII 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...

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, July 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. During this...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI‘I THIRD 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...

June 12, 2019 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 avoid long lines at gas stations, grocery stores, and ATMs across Hawai'i....

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 locations and time on Wednesday, June 12, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m....

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...

June 5, 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 State of Hawai'i’s annual hurricane preparedness exercise...

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

MAY 20, 2019 Hanapēpē-Eleele HHARP was honored as a Hawai’i Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP) disaster resilient community by local and state officials during the Kaua’i Community Disaster Preparedness Fair. This fair was held at the Hanapēpē National Guard...

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

April 26, 2019 KAUAI — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will fund $4 million for a crucial generator upgrade project for Kauai’s Wilcox Medical Center. The Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant will ensure that Kauai’s primary medical facility, Kauai’s only Level...

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...

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 p.m. • Anini Beach Park, Anini• Donkey Beach Parking Lot Area, Kealia• Waipouli...

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...

April 2, 2019 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 ago, on April 1, 1946, one of the deadliest...

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...

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.• Hoakalei Ocean Pointe, Kapolei•...

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...

January 30, 2019 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, February 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m....

December 28, 2018 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, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at11:45 a.m....

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...