Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is the state agency responsible for coordinating disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across all hazards in Hawaii, รวมถึง hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and terrorism. ดำเนินงานthe state's emergency operations center, administers federal emergency management grants, and coordinates with county civil defense agencies and federal partners รวมถึง FEMA. HI-EMA also maintains the statewide outdoor warning siren system.

Living on islands in the Pacific makes ผู้อยู่อาศัยใน Hawaii particularly exposed to natural disasters, and HI-EMA's preparedness programs and public alerts ส่งผลกระทบโดยตรงต่อ your safety. Residents can improve their preparedness by engaging with HI-EMA's public education resources and participating in community exercises.