March 21, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KONALOW2-JIC-2026-001<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HONOLULU \u0336 The state of Hawai\u2018i has activated a Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of media operations regarding the Hawai\u02bbi Kona Low weather event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The JIC will handle all media inquiries related to the Kona Low weather event, which includes state-level inquiries and interview requests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A dedicated phone number for the JIC has been established. The number is for media use only. Credentialed news media can call the JIC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The JIC enables the Hawai\u2018i Emergency Management Agency to bring together public information resources from Hawai\u02bbi state agencies and provides a single point of contact for media inquiries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of the media are encouraged to use these coordinated contacts to ensure prompt attention to requests.\u202fThe contact number and email are not to be shared with the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The JIC will operate 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily until further notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Media contact: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joint Information Center <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hawai\u02bbi Emergency Management Agency, State of Hawai\u02bbi <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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