#Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency
4.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Kīlauea Summit Saturday, no tsunami threat
The tremor was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Big Island, according to the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency.
Volcano Watch: Introducing the Island of Hawaiʻi Interagency Operations Plan for Volcanic Eruptions
While Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory have worked well together responding to volcanic unrest and eruptions for decades, the new interagency plan puts their practices down on paper.
Monthly warning siren test scheduled for Sept. 3
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Hawaiian Electric to host informational event on Public Safety Power Shutoff program, wildfire safety
The power company will host a free Community Resilience Fair to discuss wildfire safety.
New tsunami video gives insight, answers on how to prepare, 78 years after Hilo disaster
2024 marks 78 years since the deadly 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated deadly tsunami waves over 50 feet high in Hilo.
Hawaiian Electric asking Big Island customers to conserve power due to down generators
According to the utility company, this is an usual situation as the large generators are experiencing mechanical problems resulting in a reduced output.
Volcano Watch — What was an emergency manager doing at a scientific conference?
This relationship, between volcano observatories and their emergency managers, was highlighted at the recent “Cities on Volcanoes” meeting in Antigua, Guatemala.
Attempted break-in of utility box causes emergency siren to go off in Ocean View
The siren malfunctioned a day after the system successfully sounded during its monthly test, which occurs on the first business day of each month.
Update 2: Main brush fire put out; Kamaoa Road in Naʻalehu now open
Update: Kamaoa Road is now open. Hawaiʻi Fire Department remains at the scene to mop up a brush fire.
Aunty Sally Kaleohanoʻs Lūʻau Hale in Hilo to reopen for private functions
Hawaiʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation is reopening Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lū‘au Hale at the Ho‘olulu Complex in Hilo for private function reservations beginning on July 1, 2023.
Video and slideshow: Kīlaueaʻs spectacular lava show from June 7 eruption on Hawaiʻi Island
Kīlauea erupted on June 7, 2023 at 4:44 a.m. on Hawaiʻi Island. The volcano put on quite the spectacular lava show duing the first day of this eruption. Check out the video and slideshow.
Statewide Wildfire & Drought Lookout! campaign launches on Big Island with dry summer forecast
As part of the annual statewide Wildfire & Drought Lookout! campaign, forecasters warned that the Hawaiian Islands will begin experiencing drought conditions late this summer, which could extend through next winter.
77th anniversary of devastating tsunami that struck Hilo; lessons learned are used today
Exactly 77 years ago, on April Foolʻs Day 1946, Hilo and the surrounding coast was hit by the most devastating tsunami in Hawaiʻi’s modern history. The death toll: 159.
Distant 6.2 earthquake near Papua New Guinea; no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirms there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi Island or the State of Hawaiʻi.
Update: Second malfunctioning siren sounds off in Hilo; there is no emergency
A malfunctioning siren went off in Hilo this morning.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 8: Creeping lava unlikely to cross Saddle Road for a week plus, if ever
“The [Mauna Loa] lava flow is advancing sideways to the west and east about as fast as it is moving forward,” said Ken Hon, Scientist-in-Charge of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Mauna Loa Eruption Day 6: Danger is over for people living on southwest side of volcano
Over the past 24 hours, the Mauna Loa lava flow is moving at an average of about 40 feet per hour while it is on relatively flat ground as it creeps toward Saddle Road, now just 2.4 miles away.
Civil Defense advises against hosting outdoor Thanksgiving events because of expected severe weather
A severe weather forecast has been issued for the entire state starting tonight through Thanksgiving Day.
Update: Evacuated O‘okala residents allowed to return home following brush fire
Limited evacuations are underway near O‘okala, 28 miles north of Hilo, as Hawai‘i Fire Department works to gain control of a brush fire.
Weekend’s Southern Hemisphere Swell to Linger Throughout Week
County officials continue to assess the damage brought on by the Southern Hemisphere Swell that slammed West Hawai‘i coastlines on Saturday, July 16.
