1st Press Release for the May 13th launch of the Wildfire & Drought Look Out! statewide campaign.
Hidden Victims of the Nanakuli Fire (VIDEO)
The Nanakuli Fire in March of 2016 threatened a number of homes along the edges of the valley. However, some precious native plants were also in the path of the destructive fire. Here's the story behind what happened and the larger lesson of how wildfires impact Hawaii's native ecosystems.
How to Become a Firewise Community (Flyer)
As of July 2015, we began working with a number of communities to help them achieve Firewise Communities Recognition, a nationwide program that recognizes communities for their efforts towards reducing the loss of lives, properties, and resources to wildfire. “The Firewise Communities approach emphasizes community responsibility for planning in the design of a safe community as well as effective emergency response, and individual responsibility for safer home construction and design, landscaping and maintenance.”
If your community is interested, we can help you through each step of the certification process. Contact us today! As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to support your fire protection efforts. Becoming Firewise is an excellent step toward safeguarding your community and we are happy to help.
Bushfire Garden Recovery Video Series
Plenty of great tips on how to garden and landscape around your home to minimize wildfire risk. Although the area of focus is in Australia, many of the takeaways can apply directly to your home in Hawaii. It also makes an impact to hear about real stories from community members who experienced wildfire threats first-hand and learn from how they made their homes safer.
El Niño and Fire Weather on Pacific Islands
The current (2015-2016), strong El Niño is forecast to bring drier conditions to our region this summer and beyond. This PFX fact sheet illustrates how droughts under prior El Niños have resulted in extensive fires across the region. This indicates the current forecast is an opportunity to plan and increase preparedness for conditions of higher fire danger.
Prevent or Reduce Fire with Goats - JFSP Brief
HWMO VIDEO: Kawaihae Fire and Flood 2015 - Mauka to Makai Impacts
Red Cross Wildfire Alerts App
Make sure to download the Emergency App and other on-the-go emergency alert resources for the whole mobile suite.
Be ready for wildfire with Wildfire by the American Red Cross. Get the latest state-by-state Wildfire news and updates, prepare your family, home and pets, let loved ones know that you are safe even if the power is out – a must have for anyone who lives in an area that is susceptible to wildfires or has loved ones that do.
County of Hawaii Civil Defense Active Messages and Alerts
Western Region Cohesive Strategy Website
A few years ago, we joined coordination efforts with the Western Regional Strategy Committee (established in 2011) "to support and facilitate implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy across the West", including Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
Find out more about the Western Region Cohesive Strategy through their website where they have catalogued all of their newsletter and other helpful links.