#Disaster Response
Rep. Tokuda fights to protect Hawaiʻi lands, secures key priorities in annual Defense policy bill
Tokuda successfully blocked a provision to authorize unilateral condemnation by the Army of military training lands in Hawaiʻi. The congresswoman also secured key priorities brought forward by constituents during state-wide listening veterans’ sessions, such as expanding emergency disaster response and increasing funding for barracks maintenance.
Gov. Green announces state closures for workers on Oʻahu due to severe weather
Gov. Josh Green today announced the closure of all state departments and release of employees not considered disaster response and preparedness workers on O‘ahu, Friday March 20, 2026, effective immediately, due to severe weather conditions that are impacting the island.
Rep. Tokuda: “We’re going to fight like hell” to ensure FEMA is funded for Maui recovery
US Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced a shared legislative priority for Congress to approve funding for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund as Maui continues recovery from the Aug. 8 deadly wildfire in Lahaina.
Here’s what critical aid FEMA, federal partners are providing for Maui fire response, recovery
As fire containment efforts continue in Hawaiʻi, FEMA is working with its federal partners to provide immediate relief and lend support to the state-led and locally executed mission on the ground.
Lahaina Wildfire Damage Evaluated Using Microsoft’s AI Solutions
Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab has collaborated with the American Red Cross and Planet to employ advanced AI solutions in assessing the damage caused by the Lahaina wildfire.
Maui County Hurricane and Tsunami evacuation survey to be released
A survey asking Maui, Molokai, and Lanai residents about actions they would take during a hurricane or tsunami will be mailed to randomly selected households in June. The survey is sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Civil Defense and will be conducted by SMS Research. Survey results will be used in preparedness […]
