Mission Statement and Vision
MISSION STATEMENT:
To protect lives and property in the County of Kauaʻi by coordinating and integrating efforts among all levels of government and the private sector to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other threats and hazards.
VISION:
The Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency strives to actively promote and enhance whole-community preparedness, resilience and safety in the face of numerous threats, hazards and disasters that can potentially affect our island communities.
KEMA Siren Reporting Tool
Announcements
Governor's Emergency Proclamation in response to the Kokee Brush Fire
Mayor's Emergency Proclamation in response to the Hanapepe Brush Fire(PDF, 102KB)
Governor's Emergency Proclamation in response to the Hanapepe Brush Fire
SBA offers Disaster Assistance loans to Kaua'i businesses, residents affected by April floods. For official press release, please see www.kauai.gov
Tsunami Information
Evacuation Zone Maps
Additional Tsunami Links
Tsunami Evacuation Zone Legend
Measles
The best protection against measles is the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. Contact your healthcare provider to get the MMR vaccine, or locate a vaccine provider at https://www.vaccines.gov/en/
Avian Influenza
Do not touch sick or dead birds. Residents are encouraged to report sick or dead birds, especially when multiple or unusual. Please contact the Animal Industry Division at Hawaii Department of Agriculture at 808-483-7102 Monday to Friday from 7:45AM to 4:30PM, or 808-837-8092 during non-business hours and holidays.
Mosquito-borne Diseases
Mpox
To schedule a vaccine appointment on Kauai, please call Malama Pono at 808-246-9577.
Rat Lungworm Disease
Other health threats in Hawaii
Ballistic Missile Preparedness
Emergency Management Links
King Tide Information