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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...

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

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...

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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...

The 2018 State of Hawaii Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (HMP) is now available. The HMP is a ‘living document’ that will evolve over time to reflect new or additional information. This updated plan has been reformatted and organized to be more...

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...

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...

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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...

Kauai_Second Supplementary Emergency Proclamation

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...

18-05-09 Supplemental Emergency Proclamation for 2018 Kilauea EruptionDownload

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...

18-05-03 Lava Emergency ProclamationDownload

  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...

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...

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2018-04-15 Kauai County Emergency ProclamationDownload

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...

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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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 20182018-005 HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES NEW ADMINISTRATOR HONOLULU - Retired U.S. Navy Captain Thomas Travis has been appointed to serve as Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA).  A former national security analyst and the...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 20182018-005 TESTING OF SIREN ON OAHU – FEBRUARY 14, 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...

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DOWNLOAD REPORT - - False Ballistic Missile Alert Investigation for Jan 13, 2018 --DOWNLOAD REPORT

What reports have been released so far that are related to the ballistic missile false alert on January 13, 2018? False Ballistic Missile Alert Investigation for January 13, 2018 https://dod.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/report2018-01-29-181149.pdf Federal Communications Commission Preliminary Report https://www.fcc.gov/document/presentation-preliminary-report-hawaii-false-emergency-alert These are the actions...

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