Kauaʻi property owners: If your home or business was damaged as a result of the April 2024 storms, please complete the the appropriate damage reporting form. If you require assistance with the form, contact Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) at (808) 241-1800. The information you provide will help the County of Kauaʻi understand the scope... Continue Reading →
Do you know how quickly a locally generated tsunami could reach you?
April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai`i ! 2024 marks 78 years since the April 1, 1946, Magnitude 8.6, early morning Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated a tsunami that hit Hawai'i about 4.5 hours later, without warning. By 6:30 am, waves that would reach 53 feet high on the Big Island, 33 feet on Maui and... Continue Reading →
