Emergency Management Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Provides global public health leadership, guidance, and situation updates during disease outbreaks, pandemics, and other international health emergencies.
https://www.who.int

Emergency Management & Preparedness

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Leads national efforts to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies.
https://www.dhs.gov

Ready.gov (Preparedness Information)
Provides practical guidance for individuals, families, and organizations on how to prepare for emergencies and disasters before they happen.
https://www.ready.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Coordinates federal disaster response and recovery efforts and provides preparedness resources, assistance programs, and emergency management guidance.
https://www.fema.gov

Health & Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Offers public health information and guidance during disease outbreaks, pandemics, and other health-related emergencies.
https://www.cdc.gov

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Leads federal public health and medical response efforts and provides health-related emergency preparedness and response resources.
https://www.hhs.gov

Weather, Natural Hazards & Monitoring

National Weather Service (NWS)
Issues weather forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts for severe weather, tsunamis, and other hazards affecting Hawaiʻi and the United States.
https://www.weather.gov

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Provides information and guidance on environmental hazards, chemical incidents, and environmental health risks during emergencies.
https://www.epa.gov

International Travel & Oversees Emergencies

U.S. Department of State
Provides information and guidance related to international travel, overseas emergencies, and support for U.S. citizens abroad during crises.
https://www.state.gov

Emergency Management & Civil Defense

Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA)
Coordinates statewide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts and provides official emergency information for the State of Hawaiʻi.
https://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema

Oʻahu Emergency Management
Provides emergency preparedness information, alerts, and coordination for disasters and emergencies affecting Oʻahu.
https://www.honolulu.gov/dem

Maui Civil Defense Agency
Leads emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for Maui County and issues official emergency alerts and information.
https://www.mauicounty.gov/196/Civil-Defense-Agency

Kauaʻi Civil Defense Agency
Coordinates emergency preparedness and response activities and provides disaster-related information for Kauaʻi County.
https://www.kauai.gov/CivilDefense

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency
Manages emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts and provides alerts and hazard information for Hawaiʻi County.
https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/civil-defense

Health & Human Services

Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH)
Provides public health guidance, safety information, and updates during disease outbreaks, environmental health incidents, and other health emergencies.
https://health.hawaii.gov

American Red Cross – Hawaiʻi State Chapter
Provides disaster relief, emergency assistance, sheltering, and preparedness education for communities across Hawaiʻi.
https://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii.html

Weather, Natural Hazards & Monitoring

Natural Hazards Hawaiʻi County
Provides hazard-specific information and preparedness resources related to volcanic activity, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural hazards on Hawaiʻi Island. https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/research-and-development/natural-hazards

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center / Tsunami Information Center
Monitors tsunami activity and provides official tsunami watches, warnings, and educational resources for Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.
https://www.tsunami.gov

Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC)
Tracks and forecasts tropical cyclones and hurricanes affecting Hawaiʻi and the Central Pacific region.
https://www.weather.gov/cphc

Pacific Disaster Center (PDC)
Supports disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific through data, tools, and decision-support resources.
https://www.pdc.org

U.S. Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO)
Monitors volcanic activity and earthquakes in Hawaiʻi and provides scientific updates and hazard information related to volcanoes.
https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo

Transportation & Infrastructure

Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT)
Provides information on transportation systems, road conditions, and emergency-related impacts to statewide transportation infrastructure.
https://hidot.hawaii.gov

Airports Division, Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation
Manages Hawaiʻi’s state airports and provides updates on airport operations and travel impacts during emergencies.
https://airports.hawaii.gov

Public Safety Information

Hawaiʻi Sex Offender and Other Covered Offender Registry
Provides public access to information about registered sex offenders and other covered offenders in the State of Hawaiʻi.
https://sexoffenders.ehawaii.gov