However, with an aging facility built back in 1992 and newly repaired infrastructure that was failing, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency is requesting a new EOC.

“We knew there was gonna be big size,” said Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno. “There’s a lot of energy in this swell and that’s why we took the precaution to ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii County Civil Defense said there is no emergency after a siren malfunctioned and sounded off in the Hilo area Monday morning. Residents said they heard the siren ...

Hawaii’s civil defense agency is holding meetings across the island to educate residents about how to prepare for a possible emergency. They recommend having a ″go″ bag with food ...

On the Big Island, a Civil Defense Disaster Preparedness Fair is being held this weekend. It’s part of an effort to raise community awareness about being ready for a disaster and emergency response.