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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11:45 a.m.

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The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2020, at 11:45 a.m.

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2020, at 11:45 a.m.

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HCCD Audio message This is a Civil Defense High Surf Advisory and High Wind Advisory message for Saturday, November 23rd at 6 in the morning. The National Weather Service High Wind and High Surf Advisories continue for Hawaii Island through this weekend. A High Surf Advisory in effect for east facing shores from Upolu Point […]

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii County Civil Defense Flood Advisory at 5:30 a.m., October 10, 2019 This is a Civil Defense Flood Advisory message for 5:30 a.m.,  Thursday, October 10, 2019. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Ka‘ū, Puna, Hilo, and Hamakua Districts for this morning.  A Flood Advisory means localized flooding may occur. […]

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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MEDIA RELEASE Starting Monday, September 23, 2019, Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency is switching its messages and alerts service provider to a new vendor. To receive the new Hawai‘i County Civil Defense email and phone messages and alerts, you will need to register. To register, please click on the following link; https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/…/civil-defense-messages-and-a… . Thank you subscribing to […]

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The Department of Water Supply is working today and tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on new water lines on Highway 19 near the 27 mile marker located just north of Laupahoehoe Gulch.

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UPDATED:The National Weather Service has let the Flood Advisory for Hawaii Island Expire. Have a great weekend. Your Hawaii County Civil Defense. MEDIA RELEASE This is a Civil Defense Flood Advisory message for 6 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2019. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for the Island of Hawaii for the […]

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The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system, coordinated with the test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 11:45 a.m.

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The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Hawai’i County Civil Defense Agency, will conduct siren testing at the following locations and times on Thursday and Friday, August 22 and 23, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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The State’s monthly test of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System on THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. has been CANCELLED.  The state and counties jointly agreed it would be best to cancel the testing to avoid public confusion. Current severe weather conditions may cause area residents to mistake the testing of the siren […]

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