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For Immediate Release December 21, 2020What: Ash AdvisoryWho: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Monday, December 21, 2020ASH FALLOUT LOW FOR KAʻŪ AND SOUTH KONA DISTRICTSHONOLULU — The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reports the situation at the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2020 Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency Reminds Residents to Avoid Gatherings of Five or More HONOLULU – With the holiday season upon us as the COVID-19 positive case counts continue to surge across the country, Hawai’i...

2012088-ATG_Seventeenth Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency (certified) - signed

For Immediate Release                                December 10, 2020 LOANS AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY KAUAI DROUGHT HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to remind the public that small nonfarm businesses on Kauai are now eligible to apply for low...

For Immediate Release November 27, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for December 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Tuesday, December 1, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 25, 2020SAFE TRAVELS HAWAIʻI COVID-19 EVALUTATION TESTING PROGRAM UPDATEThe surveillance study’s data collection phase has concluded, assessment phase begins(HONOLULU) – The Safe Travels Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Evaluation Testing Program found 45 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases as of Nov....

For Immediate Release                                November 25, 2020 SMALL BUSINESS LOANS AVAILABLE TO COUNTER HONOLULU DROUGHT IMPACTS HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to remind the public that small nonfarm businesses in Honolulu are now eligible to apply for...

2011098-ATG_Sixteenth Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency (certified) - signed

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For Immediate Release November 5, 2020HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYREMINDS PUBLIC OF WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAYHONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to take this time to remind the public that today is World Tsunami Awareness Day.The United Nations...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 3, 2020SAFE TRAVELS HAWAIʻI COVID-19 EVALUATION TESTING PROGRAM UPDATEInitial results indicate less than 1 out of 1,000 of travelers testing positive for COVID-19 post-arrival to HawaiʻiHONOLULU — Since the launch of the Safe Travels Hawaiʻi pre-travel testing...

For Immediate Release October 29, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for November 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Monday, November 2, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

     Greater Good Charities & Wings of Rescue to Airlift Over 600 Shelter Pets from the Hawaiian Islands to Mainland to Conduct the Largest Pet Rescue Flight in History More than 600 Shelter Pets from the Hawaiian Islands to...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF HAWAI‘I FOURTH PROCLAMATION RELATED TO THE APRIL 2020 KAUAʻI FLOODING 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,...

2010095-ATG_Fourteenth Proclamation for COVID-19 (distribution) - signed

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....

For Immediate Release October 7, 2020FEMA Awards $3.7 Million to Hawai'i County to Rebuild Parks Damaged by the Kīlauea Volcanic EruptionHONOLULU, HI – The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $3.7 million in...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2020 HI-EMA BEGINS SHIPPING FREE PPE TO SMALL BUSINESSES ANDOTHER QUALIFIED RECIPIENTS STATEWIDE HONOLULU - Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is shipping the initial round of free personal protective equipment (PPE) under its new distribution program,...

For Immediate Release September 29, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for October 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Thursday, October 1, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

2009139-ATG_Thirteenth Supplementary Proclamation for COVID-19 (certified) - signed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 16, 2020HAWAI'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY NOW HAS YOUTUBE CHANNEL HONOLULU — As part of the National Preparedness Month (NPM) festivities this September, Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) would like to highlight its YouTube channel. “It’s a great...

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 D...

For Immediate Release August 28, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for September 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Tuesday, September 1, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 26, 2020HAWAI'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO LAUNCH WEBSITE TO PROVIDE PPE TO QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONSHONOLULU — The Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) will launch a website for independent medical and dental practices, small groups, small hospitals, small businesses,...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 17, 2020SIREN TESTING ON O'AHU – AUGUST 19, 2020HONOLULU — 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 location and...

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For Immediate Release July 31, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for August 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Monday, August 3, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2020 State and County of Kaua'i Agencies, Private Non-Profit Organizations in the State of Hawai'i are Invited to Apply for FEMA Public Assistance HONOLULU — Faith-based organizations, in addition to other community, volunteer, and non-profit...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2020 Hurricane Douglas Nearing Maui, Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners  HONOLULU —A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Maui County, along with O'ahu and Kaua'i. The latest outlook shows Hurricane Douglas was moving west-northwest near...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 25, 2020 Hurricane Warning Issued, Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners HONOLULU — A Hurricane Warning has been issued for O'ahu as Hurricane Douglas continues to move west-northwest towards Hawai'i. A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch...

HONOLULU — Hawai'i 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 Douglas. Coordination efforts included a briefing from NWS on expected...

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency DAVID IGE GOVERNOR MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2020 Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency Reminds Residents to Prepare...

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Hawaii Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4549) on – FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program for State and Local Governments and Private Nonprofit (PNP) Organizations Incident Period: March 27, 2020 to March 28, 2020 Major Disaster Declaration declared on July 9,...

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For Immediate Release June 29, 2020What: Monthly Siren Test for July 2020Who: Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency When: Wednesday, July 1, 2020MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTHONOLULU — The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated...

Supplementary Proclamation of June 20, 2020 for Kauaʻi Flooding  

2006097A-ATG_Ninth-Supplementary-Proclamation-COVID-19-distribution-signed

June 5, 2020DR-4510-HI NR001News Desk:Phone: 808-354-4263Email: [email protected] News Release FEMA Awards $3.7 Million to Hawaii for COVID-19 ResponseHONOLULU, HI – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $3.7 million to the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) for expenses...

For Immediate Release June 4, 2020   HONOLULU – David Lopez, the former Hurricane Program Manager, is now the Hawai'i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) Executive Officer, announced HI-EMA Administrator Luke Meyers. With over 20 years of experience in international crisis...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2020HONOLULU — While the National Weather Service is predicting an average storm potential for this year’s hurricane season—2-6 tropical cyclones, the uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 pandemic stresses the critical need for preparedness to avoid long...

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, June 1, 2020 at 11:45 a.m.During this monthly...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORSTATE OF HAWAI‘IFOURTEENTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATIONBy 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 the health, safety,...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF HAWAI‘I EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATION RELATED TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering,...

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORSTATE OF HAWAI‘ISEVENTH SUPPLEMENTARY PROCLAMATIONRELATED TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawai‘i, to provide relief for disaster damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect...