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MEMA highlights Tsunami Awareness Month to encourage preparedness for year-round threat
The County’s Emergency Management Agency is reminding the community that April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi, an opportunity for people to prepare, protect their property and safeguard loved ones by understanding tsunami risks and taking practical preparedness steps.
New Pā‘ia siren expected in late 2026, as recent emergencies show they’re no longer a ‘last resort’
Sirens used in last week’s fire and the tsunami warning earlier this summer show how the approach to sounding the sirens has changed since the deadly 2023 Lahaina blaze.
Updates/No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi: 7.8 earthquake shakes Kamchatka, Russia
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports that based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
Update: 7.5 earthquake off East Coast of Kamchatka Russia; No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
An update was issued at 5:19 p.m. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says that based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi. This will be the final statement issued for this event, unless additional data is received.
Volcano Watch: Distant vs. local earthquakes and tsunami response times in Hawai‘i
Tsunami waves generated by distant earthquakes take hours to reach the Hawaiian Islands, giving people time to evacuate vulnerable areas. Local tsunami, however, do not need to travel far to reach our shores, leaving a much shorter time to respond.
Memory of 2023 wildfires taught Maui community, government to respond more urgently to tsunami warning
The mass evacuations, business closures and frequent warnings from government officials about Tuesday’s tsunami warning reflect the serious approach to potential disasters two years after the deadly fires on Maui.
Tips for emergency preparedness planning
With the tsunami warning issued Tuesday, ALTRES reminds local businesses that now’s a good time to prepare for natural disasters, including hurricanes and tropical storms. “A tsunami or other natural disaster such as a hurricane can not only jeopardize the safety of employees, but also potentially close businesses for weeks, if not permanently,” the state’s […]
UPDATE 11 p.m.: Maui County lifts tsunami evacuation orders
Gov. Josh Green said shortly after 6 p.m. that buoys off Midway Atoll indicated that the wave measured 6 feet from peak to trough, “so a 3-foot wave riding on top of the ocean.”
MEMA issues reminder that April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi
The County’s Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is reminding the community that April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i. This month is an opportunity for residents to prepare, protect their properties and safeguard loved ones, particularly in light of the tragic 1946 tsunami disaster.
No tsunami expected after 4.1 earthquake off Kaʻū Coast of Big Island
There is no tsunami expected following a preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake reported at 4:31 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Preparedness urged as Hawaiʻi observes Tsunami Awareness Month
The earliest confirmed tsunami to reach Hawaiʻi took place in 1812. The most destructive tsunami in Hawaiʻi history occurred on April 1, 1946, and resulted in significant loss of life and property damage.
Update: Large 7.6 earthquake off Mexico, officials determine there is NO tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an update saying that based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.0 Loyalty Islands earthquake
There is no tsunami threat for Hawaiʻi following a 7.0 preliminary magnitude earthquake reported at 11:03 a.m. HST Southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Tsunami PSA Debuts
The story of the PSA, which was produced in both Hawaiian and English, is the story of the ocean’s many personalities, from the small and inviting kai poʻi waves to the destructive force of tsunami waves.
AARP Hawaiʻi Webinars Will Help You Prepare for Any Disaster
The series of disaster preparation webinars starts Wednesday, July 21 and continues each Wednesday at 2 p.m. until Aug. 11.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i After 7.7 Earthquake SE of Loyalty Islands
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake reported at 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 southeast of Loyalty Islands.
No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii After Large Earthquake in Eastern New Guinea Region of Papua New Guinea
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a 6.9 (preliminary magnitude 7.3) earthquake reported at 4:50 p.m. HST on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the Eastern New Guinea region of Papua New Guinea.
Fake Tsunami Report Issued on Fabricated Large Quake
Authorities with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center are calling an email report that was distributed at around 4:33 p.m., a false tsunami message. The email appeared to be from an email address at the warning center, which alerted those on the email chain of a non-existent earthquake in Japan. Authorities are looking into the source.
No Tsunami Threat After 7+ Papua New Guinea Quake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake reported at 11:20 a.m. HST on Monday, May 6, 2019.
Tsunami Awareness Month: Malika Interviews Tsunami Expert Dr. Dudley
The State of Hawaii named April as Tsunami Awareness Month in the 1990s. On April 1, 1946 a tsunami from the Aleutian islands surprised…
