Firewise Communities Hawaii

08/01/2021

Firewise Communities Hawaii brochure with tips on what to do when a wildfire approaches.

10/12/2016

Waikoloa : Per Hawaii PD, mauka-bound lane of Waikoloa Rd. closed between 4 & 5 MM due to a . First responders and fire fighting equipment are in the area.

HAWAII POLICE: Mauka-bound (east-bound) lane of Waikoloa Road closed between 4 & 5 mile markers due to a brush fire. First responders and fire fighting equipment are in the area.

09/23/2016

Hawaii County has a new Fire Commissioner! Firewise Communities Hawaii Coordinator Denise Laitinen was confirmed by the Hawaii County Council and approved by Mayor Kenoi as the newest member of the Hawaii County Fire Commission.
Denise is the only person to have served on two different fire commissions in the state of Hawaii! During her tenure as vice chair of the Maui County Fire Commission she was responsible for hiring the current Maui County Fire Chief Jeff Murray and is now a member of the Hawaii County Fire Commission. NFPA's Firewise Communities Program National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

09/12/2016

Heads up Maui folks: reported in West Maui near .

ADVISORY: Brush Fire reported in Napili. Area of MP 39 Kahekili Highway. Flames and smoke were witnessed in the area. Fire crews are on scene at this time. There are no road closures to report. Use caution when driving in the area.
Live Traffic Map-> http://mauiwatch.com/waze-live-traffic-map/

08/29/2016

We officially have a HURRICANE WATCH for the Big Island. Now is the time to prepare folks. Lester is right behind Madeline and expected to arrive this week. Be prepared, be safe!

Hurricane Madeline strengthens to a major hurricane.

The Big Island and surrounding waters are now under a Hurricane Watch.

Now is the time to prepare your home and review your tropical cyclone plan. Listen closely to instructions from local and county officials.

Visit: weather.gov/cphc for all the latest advisory.

07/03/2016

On this holiday weekend our thoughts and prayers are with the battling a 6,000-acre blaze. Yesterday, hikers had to be airlifted to safety, horses and people were evacuated and more than 400 sought shelter at an emergency shelter in Wailuku. A very big mahalo to all the people assisting to contain this fire and help those affected!

ADVISORY: Honoapiilani Hwy. is open in both directions. However, be aware that the roadway is subject to closure at any time due to possible flare-ups from the fire. Emergency crews will be monitoring the area.
Details tracked at-> http://bit.ly/29btMLE
Photo: Brandon Vincent Photography
Live Traffic Map-> http://mauiwatch.com/waze-live-traffic-map/

06/25/2016

on Maui in the Olowalu area. Stay safe everyone!

ADVISORY: Brush Fire reported in Olowalu. Area of the Honoapiilani Highway near the Maui Paintball Range. Smoke and flames were seen. Emergency response crews are on scene at this time. Use caution when driving in the area as smoke may hamper visibility.
Live Traffic Map-> http://mauiwatch.com/waze-live-traffic-map/

06/17/2016

Thoughts and prayers to firefighter Rigsbee. A loss of one is a loss for all. Thoughts and prayers to his family and brothers in blue.

A 63-year-old firefighter and Tinman Triathlon athlete died Thursday from injuries he sustained during a rescue watercraft training exercise earlier this week near Diamond Head.

06/02/2016

Wildfire forecast through the summer. Notice that Hawaii is one of the few states in the entire country that is all red. Be NFPA's Firewise Communities Program and stay safe out there!

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04/25/2016

We're vulnerable to several different types of diasters here on the Big Island. The Red Cross app is FREE and full of useful info.

If you haven't yet, don't forget to download the FREE Red Cross Emergency App! Get emergency weathers alerts and learn what to do before, during and after an emergency! Text 'GETEMERGENCY' to 90999 or search "Red Cross Emergency" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download.

04/17/2016

Getting reports of a on in the Paia area. Stay safe everyone & !

BRUSH FIRE PAIA: 4 p.m. 4/16/16, Report of a brush fire near Baldwin Beach Park in Paia. Details/Update: http://mauinow.com/?p=193455

Photo credit: Stephanie Boteilho