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Hawai’i Wildfire Management Organization recognized with national award
The Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization has been recognized by the National Association of State Foresters as a leader in wildfire mitigation.
Kula Community Watershed Alliance hosts virtual community conversation on creating fire-resistant homes
The Kula Community Watershed Alliance will host a community conversation focused on residential wildfire prevention and resilience on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The virtual Zoom event, starting at 6 p.m., is designed to equip residents with the tools and knowledge needed to make their homes fire-resistant and reduce the risk of wildfires in the community.
Homestead communities, leader recognized for wildfire mitigation efforts
Two homestead communities were recognized at last Thursday’s wildfire summit for their efforts, commitment and contributions to the Firewise program.
Hawaiian Electric helps fund nonprofit’s Firewise wildfire prevention outreach
Hawaiian Electric has partnered with Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization to fund critical Firewise coordinator positions to support statewide wildfire prevention efforts.
Firewise community hazard assessment completed for Villages of Leialiʻi
In an effort to protect their community from the threat of wildfires, homesteaders with residential lots at the Villages of Leialiʻi in Lahaina have completed a community hazard assessment with the Hawaiʻ Wildlife Management Organization.
Executive at Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization receives national recognition
Elizabeth Pickett, the long-time co-executive director of the Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO) was honored today at a ceremony in New York City, as one of the 2024 Grist 50. Grist bills itself as the only newsroom focused on finding solutions at the intersection of climate and justice.
Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., proclaimed May as Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month. The proclamation comes nine months after the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfire that destroyed much of historic Lahaina Town and claimed the lives of more than 100 people.
Paʻauilo Fire Highlights Wildfire Risks as Hawaiʻi Faces a Particularly Dry Year Ahead
As firefighting agencies statewide kick off the annual “Wildlife & Drought LOOKOUT!” awareness campaign, last weekend’s fire highlights the importance for communities and individuals to be prepared for what is expected to be an especially active summer and fall fire season.
