The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health’s Office of Public Health Preparedness (OPHP) is responsible for preparing the department, the health care community and the State to respond to a public health emergency, or the public health impacts of a disaster. They are responsible for coordinating disaster-related planning, training and exercising for the department and coordinating with local, state and federal emergency management agencies before, during and after an event.

How do I prepare for an emergency? Visit PrepareNOWHawaii.org for tips on getting you and your family prepared in the event of an emergency.

For the latest news and information about natural and man-made disasters; emerging infectious diseases and pandemics; bioterrorism, spills and other public health threats: Active State Emergency Proclamations are posted to the HI-EMA website. Weather advisories are available from the National Weather Service (NWS). Medical advisories are available from the State of Hawaiʻi DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division.