Talmadge Magno, Civil Defense Admin, on All Hazards Planning
On June 1, 2024, Civil Defense Hawai'i County Civil Defense hosted a Prep Fair in Hilo, where Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno ran a session on "All Hazards Planning." The session examined emergency management and community levels preparedness, discussing topics such as the Hawai'i Emergency Operations Plan, coordination with partners, Outdoor Warning Sirens, and more.
The Hawai'i Emergency Operations Plan coordinates state responses to various hazards, ensuring critical functions during emergencies. The presentation emphasized the importance of collaborating with local agencies, businesses, and utilities for comprehensive disaster preparedness. It outlined mission components like Prevention and Response, addressing hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis. The presentation also reviewed the role of the Outdoor Warning Siren and Emergency Alert System /Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Hawai'i Emergency Operations Plan:
State-level plan for coordinating responses to various hazards.
Provides a framework for initial response and recovery.
Ensures critical functions are maintained during emergencies.
Coordination with Partners:
Emphasized the importance of working with:
Hawai'i Fire Department
Hawai'i Police Department
County Departments
Federal and State Agencies
Public and Private Businesses
Department of Defense and Military
State Highways
Transportation
Harbors
DLNR
Utilities
Healthcare Association of Hawai'i
Essential for comprehensive disaster preparedness and response.
Mission Components:
Includes Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
Addresses hazards like earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, wildfires, flash floods, volcanic eruptions, pandemics, and HAZMAT.
Covered critical functions such as the Outdoor Warning Siren System and the Emergency Alert System/Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Showcased the evolution of emergency broadcasting and the importance of these systems in disaster management.
The Hawai'i Emergency Operations Plan coordinates state responses to various hazards, ensuring critical functions during emergencies. The presentation emphasized the importance of collaborating with local agencies, businesses, and utilities for comprehensive disaster preparedness. It outlines mission components that address hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis and highlights the role of the Outdoor Warning Siren and Emergency Alert System/ Wireless Emergency Alerts.
The Hawaiian Volcano Education and Resilience Institute (HVERI) played a key role in organizing and documenting the event and set up a volcano education booth to talk with the community. This event showcased the collaborative efforts necessary to enhance Hawai'i's readiness and response capabilities - we have come a long way since 2018.
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