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Barros steps down as HIEMA administrator, David Lopez assumes day-to-day operations
The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) will undergo a leadership transition on July 1, 2026, as Administrator James Barros steps down from his role and David Lopez assumes responsibility for the agency’s day-to-day operations as the new HIEMA administrator.
Gov. Green to travel out of state, June 8-23; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan to oversee day-to-day operations
While traveling, Green will retain executive authority and remain in regular contact with state leadership and cabinet members. Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in Hawaiʻi and serve as acting governor during the governor’s absence.
Governor signs emergency proclamation funding Operation Hoʻopauahi in preparation of wildfire season
Logan will use that authorization to initiate the second year of Operation Hoʻopauahi (to extinguish fire) to keep air crews ready to provide aerial firefighting capabilities to augment county- and state-level first responders.
Hawaiʻi National Guar concludes support for Kona Low and severe weather recovery operations
Throughout the entirety of the response, HING personnel assisted a total of 138 individuals and three dogs. Air crews conducted search and rescue operations that aided 47 people and two dogs, while ground crews assisted 91 people and one dog. To mitigate flood impacts and assist residents in recovery, service members filled 4,420 sandbags and provided crucial debris removal assistance to 164 homes across the impacted areas.
State urges vigilance as Flood Watch is extended to Monday night
The state of Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency urges all Hawaiʻi residents to remain vigilant after the National Weather Service extended the Flood Watch for the entire state through 6 p.m. Monday.
Hawaiʻi National Guard activated to support counties in response to kona storm impacts
On Maui, the Guard assisted Maui Police Department by manning four traffic control points on Saturday and Sunday. The traffic control points were to protect the public from flood affected road closures. The Maui High Water Vehicle Teams were on standby to support the Maui Fire Department.
Wildfire safety legislation moves ahead in the Senate
The Senate Judiciary and Ways and Means committees have recommended passage of a House bill that would put into state law fire safety recommendations arising from a Hawaiʻi Attorney General investigation of the August 2023 Maui wildfire disaster. The bill has passed second reading and moves on to third reading in the Senate. House Bill […]
Hawaiʻi Senate announces confirmation of key leaders in defense and law enforcement
The Hawaiʻi State Senate confirmed Major General Stephen Logan as the Adjutant General for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense and Major Mike Lambert as the Director of the State of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement.
Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara retiring; Birg. Gen. Stephen Logan named successor
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., announced today that Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, the Adjutant General (TAG) for the state of Hawaiʻi, Commander of the Hawaiʻi National Guard, and Director of the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency will resign as TAG on Oct. 1, 2024 and retire from the military on Nov. 1, 2024 after 40 years […]
