City and County of Honolulu
Oahu Civil Defense Agency
What This Board Does
The Oahu Civil Defense Agency, operating under the Department of Defense, coordinates emergency management and disaster preparedness for the City and County of Honolulu, developing response plans for hurricanes, tsunamis, flooding, and other hazards. It works with federal, state, and county agencies to ensure coordinated emergency response, manages the emergency alert system, and conducts public education on disaster preparedness. The agency activates and leads the county's emergency operations center during declared emergencies.
Why You Should Care
Every O'ahu resident's safety during a disaster depends on this agency's preparedness plans, alert systems, and coordination with emergency responders; knowing how to receive alerts and respond is essential.