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MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST   For Immediate Release: Friday, Jan. 28, 2022                                                       Release No. 2022-007   HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio...

Deadline Nears To Apply For Hazard Mitigation Grants From COVID-19 Disaster Declaration For Immediate Release: Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022                                                 Release No. 2022-006 HONOLULU – The deadline is quickly approaching for Hawai‘i nonprofits, local governments and other interested parties to...

Emergency Proclamation Related to COVID-19 Omicron Variant

FEMA Obligates $47.9 Million To Hire 955 Nurses In Hawaiʻi Amid Omicron Surge For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022                                            Release No. 2022-005 HONOLULU – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday announced that it has obligated the...

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Cancels Tsunami Advisory for Hawaiʻi For Immediate Release: Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022                                                  Release No. 2022-004 HONOLULU – The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled the Tsunami Advisory for the State of Hawaiʻi at 8 a.m. HST...

Tsunami Advisory Issued for Hawai‘i Following Tonga Volcanic Eruption For Immediate Release: Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022                    Release No. 2022-003 HONOLULU – The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a Tsunami Advisory for...

FEMA Approves Over $25 Million for 2021 COVID-19 Testing and Outreach Sites For Immediate Release: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022                                           Release No. 2022-002 HONOLULU – Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during the 2021 Delta variant surge, access to free diagnostic...

Teams Deployed in Maui County to Assess Private Property Damage from 'Kona Low' Storm For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022                                                     Release No. 2022-001 HONOLULU – Teams of state, county and federal workers will return to Maui Tuesday to...

*For Immediate Release*Dec. 30, 2021 What: Monthly Siren Test for January 2022Who: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, 11:45 a.m. MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST   HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with...

Emergency Proclamation Related to Sunshine Law In-Person Meetings

Damage Assessments Begin for ‘Kona low’ Storm Impact; Multi-Agency Teams Evaluated Maui Property Damage on Monday For Immediate ReleaseDec. 20, 2021 HONOLULU – Teams of state, county, and federal workers got an in-person look Monday at damages caused by the...

Second Emergency Proclamation Relating to December 2021 Heavy Rains and Flooding

Damage Assessment Begins as Storm Moves West; Be Sure to Document Losses, Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Urges HONOLULU – State and county teams began assessing damage Wednesday from the “Kona Low” weather system which set new rainfall records across the...

As “Kona Low” Storm Moves West, Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency Urges Residents to Use Caution and Document Damages HONOLULU - The “Kona low” weather system which has swamped the state of Hawai‘i with 20 inches or more of rain in...

December 2021 Heavy Rains and Flooding Proclamation

For Immediate ReleaseDec. 6, 2021 It’s Not Over Yet: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Offers Guidance as “Kona Low” Storm Moves Westward HONOLULU – A powerful “Kona low” weather system continues to affect Hawaiʻi Monday, with torrential rain, damaging winds, and high tides...

For Immediate ReleaseDec. 4, 2021 Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Urges Preparedness For Dangerous Weather HONOLULU – A “Kona Low” weather system will be impacting the Hawaiian islands and could bring as much as 25 inches of rain, along with flash floods,...

*For Immediate Release*Nov. 29, 2021What: Monthly Siren Test for December 2021Who: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management AgencyWhen: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 11:45 a.m. MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST HONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of...

  For Immediate ReleaseNovember 17, 2021 Federal Grant to Replace Bridge Will Restore 'Important Link' for Maui County Residents   HONOLULU – A newly awarded bridge project totaling nearly $3 million dollars is set to bring relief to over 200 rural...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency   DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT As Wet Season Begins, Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Issues'Know Your Hazards' Map...

Exec Order 21-08_2111018

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency   DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate Release 11/1/2021 Sirens Inadvertently Activated Early on Oahu; Regular Test...

2110156-ATG_Fifth Proclamation Related to Heavy Rains and Flooding (certified) - signed

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE  Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency    DAVID Y. IGE  GOVERNOR  MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA  DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  LUKE P. MEYERS  ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT    *For Immediate Release*Oct. 29, 2021  What: Monthly Siren Test for November 2021Who: Hawaiʻi Emergency...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency   DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate Release                                10/10/2021   Local earthquake off the coast of Hawai`i...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT *For Immediate Release*Sept. 29, 2021   What: Monthly Siren Test for October, 2021.Who: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency.When: Friday,...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEHawai'i Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGEGOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARADIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERSADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FEMA Providing Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Related Funeral Expenses HONOLULU – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming...

  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency   DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT   For Immediate Release September 15, 2021 SBA Economic Injury Disaster...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency   DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT   Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency to Conduct Siren Testing in the City...

  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate Release: September 13, 2021 Gov. Ige proclaims September National Preparedness...

  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Never Forget: A 9/11 Remembrance Honolulu – Where were you when the...

  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency   D A V I D  Y.  I G E G O V E R N O R M A J O R  G E N E R A L  KENNETH S....

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Millions in Mitigation Grants Available to Reduce Disaster Impacts; Deadline to submit extended...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency    D A V I D  Y.  I G E G O V E R N O R M A J O R  G E N E R A L  KENNETH S. HARA...

2109007-ATG_Executive Order No. 21-06 (certified) - signed

  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE  Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency  DAVID Y. IGE  GOVERNOR  MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA  DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  LUKE P. MEYERS  ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  *For Immediate Release*Aug. 30, 2021    What: Monthly Siren Test for September, 2021.Who: Hawaiʻi Emergency Management...

  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency   DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT     For Immediate Release August 21, 2021    Hawai`i Emergency...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT    FEMA approves Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with over $24.7 million available to...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency  DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Nationwide Test of Wireless Emergency Alerts Provides Critical Evaluation of Emergency Message Distribution...

2108026-ATG_Emergency-Proc-for-COVID-19-Response-distribution-signed

2108021-ATG_Proclamation for Hawaii County Wildfire (certified) - signed

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency  DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT *For Immediate Release* July 30, 2021   What: Monthly Siren Test for August, 2021...

  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency    DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT     For Immediate Release                                7/28/21     TSUNAMI WATCH CANCELLED...

  DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency     DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT     For Immediate Release                                7/28/21     TSUNAMI WATCH...

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai`i Emergency Management Agency    DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT *For Immediate Release*   Hawai`i Emergency Management Agency to Conduct Siren Testing...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency  DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Tsunami PSA Debuts Across the State HONOLULU – “Let...

Third Proclamation, Heavy Rains and Flooding

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency  DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT *For Immediate Release*June 29, 2021   What: Monthly Siren Test for July, 2021Who: Hawaiʻi Emergency...

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director  Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field...