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HIEMA oversees the administration of several Federal grants it receives to enhance emergency management capabilities throughout the State. The grants cover a wide range of activities, including training, exercises, planning, mitigation projects, infrastructure repairs, and emergency response and recovery efforts. As part of the administration of these grants, we offer information, technical assistance, and guidance on the grant processes, as well as developing a policy for State-specific application, reporting, and reimbursement policies.
Non-Disaster Grants
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) BRIC is a new FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation program that replaces the existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program. The BRIC program supports communities as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards.
Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) The program provides funding to states, territories, federally recognized tribes and local communities for projects and planning that reduces or eliminates long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
National Tsunami Mitigation Grant Program (NTHMP) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) provides financial assistance to partners for tsunami activities financial assistance in support of tsunami preparedness, mitigation, mapping, modeling, and warning coordination activities.
Coastal, inland, floodplain protection, and dry floodproofing (coral reef restoration, sand dune restoration, and sea level rise, etc.)
Soil stabilization, landslides, and erosion control
Hurricane wind retrofitting, earthquake hardening of existing buildings, especially critical facilities and infrastructure
Defensible space and hazardous fuels reduction
Community rain & stormwater harvesting and flood mitigation
Outreach and education
Who is Eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grants? State and County Agencies are eligible to apply for BRIC, HMGP, and FMA. Certain private, non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for HMGP only. Individuals and businesses are not eligible to apply directly; however, an eligible state or county agency may apply on behalf of individuals or businesses through sponsorship.
For more information on eligibility, please contact the Hazard Mitigation Team at (808) 733-4300, or email [email protected].
Use this Quick Reference Guide to help you throughout the EMPG cycle. For more details, please reach out to your HIEMA Point of Contact.
EMPG AT A GLANCE
Application
Develop Workplan for new EMPG opportunity
Identify priorities and set SMART goals
Formulate EMPG budget
Ensure all budget items are acceptable and allowable
Contact HIEMA Grants Team for assistance with workplan/budget, if necessary
Award
Follow your Approved Workplan and Budget
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will provide additional guidelines
Implementation & Monitoring
Submit Quarterly Progress Report and Reimbursement Request* within 30 days after the end of each quarter
Maintain all required documentation for future site visit
*EMPG funds can be used only for disaster preparedness. Expenses for disaster mitigation, response, and other non-preparedness activities are not reimbursable.
Close-out
At the end of a grant’s Period of Performance (PoP), submit Close-Out Letter, Close-Out Report, and final Reimbursement Request within 120 days after the end of the PoP
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
Documents listed below are subject to review at a site monitoring visit. All documents need to be stored appropriately.
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Reimbursement documentation
Project related expenses
Cost Share/Match documentation
Employee time and attendance (payroll certification/labor logs)
All EMPG MOAs (retain past 6 years)
Single Audit Assessment
Training/Exercise records
Code of Ethics (to avoid conflicts of interest)
Procurement Procedural Guide
Asset and inventory management
Procedures
Physical inventory lists
Prevention of loss, damage, or theft
Travel (e.g., air, ground, hotel, etc.)
Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) – for building/construction projects
Record Retention – retain EMPG documentation for 6 years (State guideline)
DELIVERABLES & DEADLINES
Documents listed below need to be submitted on annual/quarterly basis.
Complete annual Self-Risk Assessment prior to submitting new EMPG Application.
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
EOP must be reviewed and/or revised annually. Submit Record of Change or updated EOP to HIEMA.
SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) submit pdf
Ensure your agency’s SAM.gov registration is up to date. Renew registration annually.
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Once your Workplan/Budget are approved, HIEMA will begin MOA process.
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) form
Submit your agency’s FFATA Certification form annually with signed MOA.
Site visit monitoring (desk review or in-person)
HI-EMA will notify you 2 – 4 weeks prior to a visit with a list of documents to compile.
Quarterly
Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) Review Approved Workplan and Budget. Report the status on each quarterly task. If there are delays, provide justifications and projected dates of completion. If delays will cause significant issues, contact your HIEMA Point of Contact.
QPRs and RRs are due within 30 days after the end of each quarter: Jul – Sep: Due Oct 30Oct – Dec: Due Jan 30Jan – Mar: Due Apr 30Apr – Jun: Due Jul 30If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the following business day.
Quarterly time certification for each EMPG-funded individual is required
General ledger/financial report w/payroll details
Operational Utility Costs
Supplies (e.g., receipts, invoices)
Travels (include justification for travel: TAF* and SCT**)
Equipment (Inventory to prove the purchased item is added in agency’s inventory)
Consultants/Contracts
Indirect Costs
Trainings with participation fee
Additional supporting documents as requested
*TAF: Travel Approval Form **SCT: Statement of Completed Travel
HIEMA FAQs
Who can apply for EMPG funds through HIEMA?
State, local, tribal, and territorial governments
What is the typical Period of Performance?
Subaward Periods of Performance begin in July of the current year and last just over one year.
What kind of reports need to be turned in?
Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) and Reimbursement Requests (RRs) must be turned in within 30 days after the end of each quarter. A final report, final closeout letter, and final reimbursement request are due within 30 days after the end of the Period of Performance.
How much funding is available?
Awards are dependent upon the population of Hawai‘i and any other Congressionally delegated supplementary funds.
What kind of projects are eligible for funding?
Emergency preparedness activities such as:
Siren maintenance
Emergency planning
Training for emergency situations
What costs are eligible?
Costs that are directly related to project activities and that are necessary and reasonable for project completion are eligible for reimbursement and can be used as a match.
Is match required?
Yes, EMPG funds require a 50% match. These funds are subject to the same requirements as those being reimbursed.
How are funds disbursed?
EMPG funds are disbursed on a quarterly reimbursement basis.
How do funds need to be documented?
All documentation must be accurate, complete, and relevant to grant activity completion. Supporting documentation should be sufficient to show proof of payment by subrecipient (e.g. payroll records, completed invoices, etc.). If you have any questions on specific document requirements, reach out to your HIEMA grants contact or the email below.
What if I have more questions?
Contact the HIEMA Grants Team at [email protected] for more information.
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While public hurricane/tropical cyclone/storm evacuation shelters offer some protection from high winds and flying debris, they are intended to be a last resort for residents and visitors without safer options to use at their own risk. In almost all cases, the identified evacuation shelters HAVE NOT been designed or hardened for winds greater than a severe tropical storm. These shelters are, however, a safer option than remaining in areas prone to flooding or storm surge inundation, on exposed ridge lines or in older homes with wood frames or single wall construction. Whenever possible, the public should plan to shelter in place or with family or friends in homes outside of these hazard areas that were designed, built or renovated to code after the dates below.
Kauaʻi County:Plans dated 1992 or later; built 1993 or after
City and County of Honolulu:Plans dated 1994 or later; built 1995 or after
Maui County:Plans dated 1994 or later; built 1995 or after
Hawaiʻi County:Plans dated 1993 or later; built 1994 or after
Home owners are also encouraged to retrofit their homes to make them less likely to be damaged and safer for sheltering. Refer to the Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards for more information.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 17, 2020 SIREN TESTING ON O’AHU – AUGUST 19, 2020 HONOLULU — The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the City and County of Honolulu Department […]
For Immediate Release April 1, 2020 MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR HAWAI’I AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 HONOLULU — The President of the United States has declared a major disaster for […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2020 SIREN TESTING ON HAWAI’I ISLAND – JANUARY 30, 2020 HAWAI’I COUNTY — The Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), together with the Hawai’i County Civil […]
For Immediate Release December 31, 2019 What: Monthly Siren Test for January 2, 2020 Who: Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency When: Thursday, January 2, 2020 MONTHLY SIREN AND EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM […]
MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH S. HARA DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
LUKE P. MEYERS ADMINISTRATOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PHONE (808) 733-4300 FAX (808) 733-4287
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENTOFDEFENSE
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
3949 DIAMOND HEAD ROAD HONOLULU, HAWAII 96816-4495
ORDER FOR SELF-QUARANTINE
E-Order for Self-Quarantine On March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of Hawai‘i proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States of America declared a national emergency. As part of the effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, on March 31, 2020, the Governor ordered all persons traveling to the State of Hawai‘i to self-quarantine and has adopted Rules Relating to COVID-19 Health Screening Process and Travel Self-Quarantine. Pursuant to the Governor’s proclamation and the Rules Relating to COVID-19 Health Screening Process and Travel Self-Quarantine, the Director of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) hereby orders you to comply with the following:
Truthfully, accurately and fully complete, authenticate and sign the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, including the “Destination Location” section of the form. The address you designate to the Director of Emergency Management as your “Destination Location” on the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, will be recognized as your designated quarantine location.
Proceed directly from the airport to your designated quarantine location, which is the location identified and affirmed by you in the “Destination Location” section of the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health form.
a. If you are a resident, your designated quarantine location is your residence.
b. If you are a visitor, your designated quarantine location is your hotel room or the residence of a family member or friend.
Remain in your designated quarantine location for a period of 5 days or the duration of your stay in the State of Hawai‘i, whichever is shorter.
a. You may leave your designated quarantine location only for medical emergencies or to seek medical care.
b. If you are granted an exemption, you must comply with the terms and conditions of your exemption.
c. If you are exempted because you are a CISA employee, you must remain in your designated quarantine location unless performing your CISA work and you must comply with the terms and conditions of your exemption.
d. Only persons who have been granted an exemption through [email protected]may temporarily break self-quarantine and only for the purposes provided for in the written exemption.
e. If you are exempted because you are part of the United States government, you must comply with the terms and conditions of the United States government.
Do not allow visitors in or out of your designated quarantine location other than a physician, healthcare provider, or individual authorized to enter the designated quarantine location by the Director of HI-EMA.
Comply with any and all rules or protocols related to your quarantine as set forth by your hotel or rented lodging.
The intentional, knowing or reckless failure to follow any part of this order constitutes a criminal offense punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.You will be subject to random quarantine compliance checks throughout your period of self- quarantine. Quarantine compliance checks may be conducted without further notice, either by telephone at the number(s) you provided in the “Contact Telephone in Hawai‘i” section of the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, and/or in person at the address you provided in the Destination Location section of the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, or both. I, declare under penalty of law that I have received, read and understood the above Order for Self- Quarantine, including the orders contained in numbered paragraphs 1 through 5 above, and that all information provided herein and on the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form is true and accurate, including but not limited to the information I provided pursuant to paragraph 1, including my designated quarantine location and telephone number.
Traveler’s Name
Date: Traveler’s Signature E-Order for Self-QuarantineHI-EMA Highlights recognizes accomplishments and activities within the agency and celebrate our individual staff members and their contributions to the State of Hawai’iKyle Tucker (Grant Specialist) Awarded FEMA Core Values Field Award (Fairness) 05/01/2024
NEMA Recognizes Rep. Jill Tokuda With 2024 Legislative Achievement Award
March 21, 2024 – Rep. Jill Tokuda received a Legislative Achievement Award from the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) during its 2024 mid-year forum. Rep. Tokuda was recognized for her leadership during crises alongside her constituents, most notably in the aftermath of the Maui Wildfires in August 2023. HI-EMA Administrator James Barros was on hand to present the award.
Press Office National Emergency Management Association Karen M. Langdon [email protected]
Press Release
March 21, 2024
NEMA HONORS HASSAN, ROMNEY, AND TOKUDA AS 2024 LEGISLATIVE AWARD RECIPIENTSLexington, KY – Today, the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) announced the selection of Senator Maggie Hassan, Senator Mitt Romney, and Representative Jill Tokuda for this year’s Legislative Achievement Awards. The awards were presented in conjunction with NEMA’s 50th Anniversary Gala and recognize exceptional efforts by policymakers in support of the emergency management and homeland security community. Since her election to Congress in 2016, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has earned recognition among peers for her committed constituent outreach and willingness to work across party lines to pass thoughtful and effective legislation. Her recent accomplishments include the introduction of the bipartisan Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act (S. 3071). S. 3071 proposes amendments to the Stafford Act enhance flexibility on the use of management costs for declared disasters and streamline how state and local governments track and administer federal disaster assistance while enhancing accountability. These reforms include the consolidation of management functions across multiple open declared disaster events, promotion of capacity building at the state and local levels, and the extension of funds to remain available for five years after disbursement. Senator Hassan’s peers affirm that this act has the potential to make a lasting impact on disaster management practices by reducing the complexity of managing disaster recovery at the local and state levels, ensuring the nation’s most vulnerable and impacted communities receive more timely and effective assistance. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) has served in Congress since 2019 and has developed a reputation among constituents and peers for working across the aisle to ensure government is effectively serving communities throughout Utah and beyond, especially when disaster strikes. Negotiated by Senator Romney and his colleagues, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a historic investment in the modernization and safety of the nation’s physical infrastructure, including $8.25 billion to address wildfire hazards through infrastructure, monitoring and warning systems, and workforce training. Senator Romney also co-authored the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Act, which would become part of the IIJA. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation established a commission of federal and non-federal stakeholders to study and recommend fire prevention, mitigation, management, and rehabilitation policies for forests and grasslands. In fall 2023, the commission published 148 thorough and practical recommendations for local, state, federal, Tribal, and territorial leaders to help lead the nation toward a different relationship and experience with wildfire and increased resilience to the impacts of wildfire. In her first term, Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) has already demonstrated exceptional leadership during crises alongside her constituents, most notably in the aftermath of the Maui Wildfires in August 2023. She has championed victims struggling with financial loss and implemented effective measures to assist Maui’s business community by introducing legislation such as the Maui Strong Act and the Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, which would lessen tax burdens on people impacted by major disasters in 2023. Representative Tokuda has become known for an unwavering commitment to public service and tireless efforts to bring about significant, positive change within the communities she serves with ripple effects throughout the state of Hawaii and the country. Her peers commend and liken her approach to challenges with a Hawaiian Proverb, which says, “Aʻohe hana nui ka aluʻia,” which translates to, no task is too big when done together. NEMA is proud to recognize the legislative achievements of these three exceptional leaders and looks forward to continuing to work together toward a safer, more resilient nation. For more information on NEMA, contact Karen Langdon, Media Coordinator, at (859) 244-8143 or e-mail [email protected].NEMA is the association of professionals dedicated to enhancing public safety by improving the nation’s ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergencies, disasters, and threats to our security. NEMA is an affiliate organization of The Council of State Governments, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.
This video is a time lapse look at the debris removal process on a residential property in Lahaina, Hawaii. The video was captured over approximately 30 hours with permission of the property owner.DEBRIS MANAGEMENT MEETING HELD JANUARY 31, 2024 AT LAHAINA CIVIC CENTER 1/31/2024 HIEMA’s Zeph McKee meets with security contractor Ka’ala Buenconsejo regarding traffic route changes in / around the burn zone. 1/31/2024 HIEMA Executive Officer Don Aweau discusses cost share requirements with the Cal OES team before the Lahaina community meeting. 1/31/2024 DOH’s Joanna Seto stopped by to introduce DOH’s Glenn Haae to HIEMA’s Don Aweau and Zeph McKee. Glenn has been involved with Debris Task Force related meetings for months but the team had not had an opportunity to meet face to face until today. For additional information on Debris Management, Maui County maintains an important website:
Awareness, Education and Action is the Focus of Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i
What should have been a routine weekday morning on April 1, 1946, turned tragic with no warning. As people in Hawai‘i awoke and got ready for work and school, an unwelcome visitor barreled its way toward the islands, triggered by a massive overnight earthquake off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.
Hilo would take the brunt of the “April Fools’ Tsunami,” with 158 deaths and damages in the millions. The tsunami also destroyed the Scotch Cap lighthouse on Unimak Island, Alaska, near the epicenter, killing its five occupants. Hawai‘i learned some deadly lessons about tsunamis and tsunami awareness that day, lessons which hold true today. That’s why the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), and its federal, state and county partners observe every April as Tsunami Awareness Month, sharing those lessons to save lives in the future. This year’s focus is on Awareness, Education, and Action — knowing what a tsunami is, how to recognize the signs of an impending tsunami, and what to do before, during and after a tsunami occurs. Tsunamis can strike at any time; there is no “tsunami season.” They are often generated by earthquakes, but can be triggered by underwater volcanic eruptions and landslides or other powerful events as well. And a tsunami isn’t only one wave — it’s a series of waves.
A roaring sound from the sea, strong earth shaking, or a suddenly exposed sea floor are all signs a tsunami may be arriving, even if warning sirens aren’t sounding. Don’t wait — get to higher ground immediately!
After a tsunami, wait for an all-clear from authorities before home. Avoid debris, downed power lines and other hazards.“Get tsunami ready now!” HI-EMA Administrator James Barros exhorts. “Know your evacuation routes and make a plan.” How can you prepare? Pack a Go Bag of essential items such as food, water, clothes, medication, and important documents, in case you need to evacuate. Make a plan, which should include phone numbers and a meeting place if you get separated, and practice your plan with friends and family. (Remember those fire drills from small-kid-time? Same idea!)
Tsunami Awareness Month is the time to become Aware, Educated and ready to take Action in the event of a tsunami in the Pacific
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) joins with our County partners, NOAA, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, International Tsunami Warning Center, University of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Department of Education and others to provide information to the public so you are Aware, Educated and ready to take Action in the event of this potentially devastating force of nature. HI-EMA produced a Public Service Announcement with quick tips on what to do if an earthquake strikes and how to react in the case a tsunami is generated. The PSA is available in a Hawaiian and English with a variety of other languages subtitled on YouTube. Use a link here to view the video.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education, Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Branch produced a video presentation detailing Tsunami Awareness.Tsunami Awareness Video
The Tsunami Ambassadors from Saint Louis School visited KHON-TV April 19, 2024. See their interview here.
Throughout April, HI-EMA and its partners will present “Talk Story” videos about tsunami and its potential consequences in Hawai‘i. Please return often to www.ready.hawaii.gov as we explore this powerful force of nature.
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT […]
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY […]
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY […]
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT […]
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March 21, 2024 – Rep. Jill Tokuda received a Legislative Achievement Award from the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) during its 2024 mid-year forum. Rep. Tokuda was recognized for her leadership during crises alongside her constituents, most notably in the aftermath of the Maui Wildfires in August 2023. HI-EMA Administrator James Barros was on hand to present the award.
DEBRIS MANAGEMENT MEETING HELD JANUARY 31, 2024 AT LAHAINA CIVIC CENTER 
1/31/2024 HIEMA’s Zeph McKee meets with security contractor Ka’ala Buenconsejo regarding traffic route changes in / around the burn zone. 
1/31/2024 HIEMA Executive Officer Don Aweau discusses cost share requirements with the Cal OES team before the Lahaina community meeting. 
1/31/2024 DOH’s Joanna Seto stopped by to introduce DOH’s Glenn Haae to HIEMA’s Don Aweau and Zeph McKee. Glenn has been involved with Debris Task Force related meetings for months but the team had not had an opportunity to meet face to face until today. For additional information on Debris Management, Maui County maintains an important website: 
Hawai‘i learned some deadly lessons about tsunamis and tsunami awareness that day, lessons which hold true today. That’s why the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), and its federal, state and county partners observe every April as Tsunami Awareness Month, sharing those lessons to save lives in the future. This year’s focus is on Awareness, Education, and Action — knowing what a tsunami is, how to recognize the signs of an impending tsunami, and what to do before, during and after a tsunami occurs. Tsunamis can strike at any time; there is no “tsunami season.” They are often generated by earthquakes, but can be triggered by underwater volcanic eruptions and landslides or other powerful events as well. And a tsunami isn’t only one wave — it’s a series of waves.
“Get tsunami ready now!” HI-EMA Administrator James Barros exhorts. “Know your evacuation routes and make a plan.” How can you prepare? Pack a Go Bag of essential items such as food, water, clothes, medication, and important documents, in case you need to evacuate. Make a plan, which should include phone numbers and a meeting place if you get separated, and practice your plan with friends and family. (Remember those fire drills from small-kid-time? Same idea!)
Tsunami Awareness Month is the time to become Aware, Educated and ready to take Action in the event of a tsunami in the Pacific
Hawai‘i information -Including Tsunami Facts for each county in a variety of languages Hawai‘i Tsunami Kids What to do? Vertical Evacuation Guides American Samoa Information Current Warnings Tools and Products World Tsunami Day And so much more!
The Tsunami Ambassadors from Saint Louis School visited KHON-TV April 19, 2024. See their interview here.