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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2018 Hurricane Hector Passing South of the Big Island HONOLULU — As Hurricane Hector continues to move on a westerly track toward south of the state, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) continues to work with...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2018 Hurricane Hector Forecast Track Residents and Visitors Advised to Continue Preparedness Efforts HONOLULU — Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) continues to work with emergency management and civil defense partners to monitor potential impacts from...

DR-4366-HI NR 014 August 7, 2018 HI-EMA-PIO: 808-733-4300 x 529 NEWS DESK: 808-851-7928 News Release Kilauea Disaster Recovery Center to Close on Wednesday Due to Hurricane Threat HONOLULU—The joint federal/state/county disaster recovery center assisting residents with the Kilauea eruption recovery...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2018 Hector Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners HONOLULU — Hawaii 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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2018 HURRICANE HECTOR EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HIGH SURF ON STATE’S EAST-FACING SHORES HONOLULU — The National Weather Service (NWS) briefed Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), local emergency management and civil defense agencies, and federal and...