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, kabilang ang hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and terrorism. Tumatakbo ito the state's emergency operations center, administers federal emergency management grants, and coordinates with county civil defense agencies and federal partners kabilang ang FEMA. HI-EMA also maintains the statewide outdoor warning siren system.

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