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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...

November 27, 2018 HONOLULU — The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, which would typically occur on MONDAY December 3, 2018 at11:45 a.m. has been suspended for the month of December ONLY. No test will take...

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (Hawaii-EMA), together with the Hawaii Civil Defense Agency will conduct siren test at Pohoiki Beach Park on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The siren will sound intermittently during...

October 30, 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 THURSDAY, November 1, 2018 at 11:45...

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...

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, administrative requirements, and...

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 that occurred...

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...

October 1, 2018 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on October 3, 2018. The...

September 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 MONDAY, October 1, 2018 at 11:45...

September 13, 2018 HONOLULU — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on September 20, 2018 (primary...

September 9, 2018 HONOLULU – As Tropical Cyclone Olivia approaches Hawaii from the east—the fourth in a line of storms that have moved through the Central Pacific in recent weeks—The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is reminding Hawaii residents not...

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 HONOLULU — Hawai’i County residents with uninsured or underinsured damage or losses as a result of the Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes have until Sept. 12, 2018 to register with FEMA for...

August 31, 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 TUESDAY, September 4, 2018 at 11:45 a.m....

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...

August 20, 2018 HONOLULU – Luke P. Meyers, a Certified Emergency Manager who most recently served in a variety of posts in the Pacific Northwest, has joined the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) as Executive Officer, announced HI-EMA Administrator Tom...

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 HONOLULU — The deadline for Hawai’i County residents to register with FEMA for disaster assistance for losses resulting from the Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes has been extended through Sept.12, 2018. Recovery officials...

August 10, 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 following locations between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. •...

DR-4366-HI NR 015August 8, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 HONOLULU — The joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kilauea eruption recovery will reopen on Thursday, August 9 after being closed Wednesday due to the threat of severe weather....

August 8, 2018 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 management and civil defense partners to monitor the storm. It...

August 7, 2018 HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) continues to work with emergency management and civil defense partners to monitor potential impacts from Hurricane Hector. Hector is about 360 miles southeast of Hilo moving west at 16 mph....

DR-4366-HI NR 014August 7, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300 x 529NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 HONOLULU—The joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kilauea eruption recovery will be closed on Wednesday, August 8, due to the threat posed by Hurricane Hector. Officials with...

August 7, 2018 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 Hurricane Hector. Coordination efforts included a briefing from...

August 6, 2018 HONOLULU — The National Weather Service (NWS) briefed Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and state partners this morning about Hurricane Hector, which has reached Category 4 strength. The...

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...

August 3, 2018 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 move into the Central Pacific late Sunday. “Hector is...

July 30, 2018 HONOLULU — There will be no test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System for the month of August. The State’s August 1 test has been cancelled in observance of the ceremony on that day to repatriate...

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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 HONOLULU – The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Kaua’i County and the City and County of Honolulu will close permanently at 4 p.m....

July 16, 2018DR- 4365-HI NR 008HIEMA News Desk: 808-733-4300 X 522FEMA News Desk: 808-851-7944 SBA PIO: 916-764-9918 HONOLULU – Recovery from the April severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, in the City and County of Honolulu and Kaua’i County is...

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 hours beginning Monday, July 16. The DRCs will be...

DR-4365-HI FAQ 001July 9, 2018HIEMA PIO: 808-733- 4300 x 522FEMA NEWS DESK: 808-851-7944DR-4365-HI FAQ 001 Q: Does it usually take more than two months after a disaster to receive additional FEMA assistance?A disaster declaration was approved on May 8, 2018...

DR-4366-HI NR007July 07, 2018HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 HONOLULU–Hawai’i County homeowners and renters with losses from the Kilauea eruptions are utilizing low-interest disaster loans to help fund their recovery. The U.S. Small Business Administration is the federal government’s primary source of...

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 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The DRC is located at...

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)...

June 29, 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 MONDAY, JULY 2, 2018 at 11:45...