Maui County Emergency Management Agency

Maui County Emergency Management Agency “Always Preparing, Stonger Together:
Building a Resilient Maui Nui.”

The official page for Maui Emergency Management Agency

This includes planning, preparing, and coordinating civil defense operations in meeting disaster situations and coordinating post-disaster recovery operations.

10/03/2026

MEMA Alert: Information Update - Brush Fire On Maui Island Contained
Where: In the area of Waiko Industrial on the island of Maui

Fire contained at 4:55 PM per command.

Continue to avoid the area if possible to allow emergency crews to operate. The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as it becomes available.

For real-time evacuation notifications, zone status updates, and to download the Genasys Protect evacuation app, visit: https://protect.genasys.com

Learn about emergency preparedness and additional ways to stay informed during an emergency: https://www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA https://alrt.se/u/3LvriasbPZx

10/03/2026

MEMA Alert: Brush Fire On Maui Island
Where: In the area of Waiko Industrial on the island of Maui

Brush fire reported at 4:04 pm on 10/2/26 near E. Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway. First Responders are on scene. Please avoid the area to allow first responders to work. Smoke may impact this area. Stay alert, monitor official updates and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen. The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as it becomes available.

For real-time evacuation notifications, zone status updates, and to download the Genasys Protect evacuation app, visit: https://protect.genasys.com

Learn about emergency preparedness and additional ways to stay informed during an emergency: https://www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA https://alrt.se/u/l6AlHpsEa4E

Come see the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) at the County of Maui tent at the fair!MEMA staff is available to h...
10/02/2026

Come see the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) at the County of Maui tent at the fair!

MEMA staff is available to help community members:

• Sign up for MEMA Alerts
• Download the Genasys Protect app
• Learn how to use emergency notification tools
• Pick up emergency preparedness information and resources

We love being out in the community, connecting with residents and sharing resources to help Maui County stay informed and prepared.

Stop by the County of Maui tent and come see us!

The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday , October 1, 2026, a...
10/01/2026

The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for Thursday , October 1, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System. During this monthly test, all Statewide Outdoor Warning Sirens will sound a one-minute Attention Alert Signal (steady tone).

A test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is conducted at roughly the same time as the monthly siren sounding, in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry. There will be no exercise or drill accompanying the test.

The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the Hawai‘i Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies. If you hear this siren tone in circumstances other than a test, follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels. These may be in the form of a local radio or television station broadcast and/or a cellular Wireless Emergency Alert. Wireless Emergency Alerts deliver sound-and-text warnings to compatible mobile cellular phones.

The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert notifications are sent via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, the nation’s alert and warning infrastructure, managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The public may contact Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to report siren operation issues through the main phone number 808-270-7285 or through https://www.mauisirens.com .

MEMA also encourages the public to sign up for MEMA Alerts and download the Genasys Protect app. More information can be found on MEMA’s website https://www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA .

10/01/2026

Today is the monthly test of the Hawaii All-Hazard Outdoor Warning Siren System at 11:45 AM. You can participate by clicking this link Report Monthly Siren Test or going to www.mauisirens.com, scroll down a little bit to the County of Maui Siren Testing Reporting section and click the blue "Report Siren Results" button to complete the survey of what you heard during the siren test. You can enter the address on the map search of where you were when the test occurred or if you prefer the survey can use the GPS from your mobile device to show where you were located in relation to the nearest siren at the time you heard the siren sound. Your personal information is not collected, only the GPS information. You can visit www.mauisirens.com for more information on the siren warning system. Mahalo for your assistance. https://alrt.se/u/OYezFks82P8

09/30/2026

MEMA Alert: Information Update - Brush Fire On Maui Island Contained
Where: In the area of Olowalu Village on the island of Maui.

Fire contained at 6 pm per command.

Continue to avoid the area if possible to allow emergency crews to operate. The Maui Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor the situation and will provide additional information as it becomes available.

For real-time evacuation notifications, zone status updates, and to download the Genasys Protect evacuation app, visit: https://protect.genasys.com

Learn about emergency preparedness and additional ways to stay informed during an emergency: https://www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA https://alrt.se/u/yZKbTysqVLJ

09/29/2026

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 28, 2026

Lahaina Civic Center emergency shelter site closed at 4 p.m. today

HECO reports service restoration nearly complete in West Maui

With Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO) reporting that service has been restored to nearly all West Maui customers, the County of Maui closed its emergency shelter at Lahaina Civic Center Gym at 4 p.m. today.

Charging stations and Starlink satellite internet connectivity had been available at the site for residents affected by power outages. The emergency shelter was opened on Saturday, Sept. 26, after an evacuation order was issued for Olowalu Village due to a fast-moving brush fire nearby.

Mandatory evacuation orders were lifted for Olowalu Village at 5:45 a.m. today, after the brush fire that burned more than 100 acres was reported to be 95% contained, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). Residents are advised to use caution in the area, as hazards, including smoke impacts, may still be present. Fire crews remain on scene and continue working in the area.

On Monday afternoon, HECO reported that crews had restored service to nearly all 10,000 customers in West Maui after completing inspections and repairs to the transmission line serving the area. The weather-related outage had been reported Sunday morning while Maui County was under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service as Hurricane Nolo passed south of the Hawaiian Islands.

For emergency information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui and MEMA on Facebook and Instagram.

For real-time evacuation notifications, zone status updates, and to download the Genasys Protect evacuation app, visit: https://protect.genasys.com

Learn about emergency preparedness and additional ways to stay informed during an emergency: https://www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA https://alrt.se/u/yZKbTysqV1x

09/29/2026

With Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO) reporting that service has been restored to nearly all West Maui customers, the County of Maui closed its emergency shelter at Lahaina Civic Center Gym at 4 p.m. today.

Charging stations and Starlink satellite internet connectivity had been available at the site for residents affected by power outages. The emergency shelter was opened on Saturday, Sept. 26, after an evacuation order was issued for Olowalu Village due to a fast-moving brush fire nearby.

Mandatory evacuation orders were lifted for Olowalu Village at 5:45 a.m. today, after the brush fire that burned more than 100 acres was reported to be 95% contained, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). Residents are advised to use caution in the area, as hazards, including smoke impacts, may still be present. Fire crews remain on scene and continue working in the area.

On Monday afternoon, HECO reported that crews had restored service to nearly all 10,000 customers in West Maui after completing inspections and repairs to the transmission line serving the area. The weather-related outage had been reported Sunday morning while Maui County was under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service as Hurricane Nolo passed south of the Hawaiian Islands.

For emergency information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui and MEMA on Facebook and Instagram.

09/28/2026

Mandatory evacuation orders were lifted for Olowalu Village at 5:45 a.m. today, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, after a nearby brush fire that burned more than 100 acres was 95% contained, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

Residents in the area from Luawai Street to Ehehene Street in Olowalu Village may return home. Residents are advised to use caution in the area, as hazards, including smoke impacts, may still be present. Fire crews remain on scene and continue working in the area.

An evacuation order for the area was issued at 2:39 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, after the brush fire was reported at 1:57 p.m. Saturday. Honoapiʻilani Highway was closed from North Kīhei Road to Olowalu General Store until 9 p.m. Saturday, when the makai lane of the highway was opened for contraflow traffic. Both lanes of the highway reopened at 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for Maui County, according to the National Weather Service.

ACCESSING EMERGENCY SERVICES

Residents should continue to call 911 for emergencies. For West Maui residents, if cellular service is unavailable and you are unable to reach 911, go to the Lahaina Police Station at 1850 Honoapi‘ilanai Highway to access emergency assistance and resources.

Residents are encouraged to check on family members, neighbors, kūpuna and others who may need assistance during an extended power or communications outage.

CHARGING AND CONNECTIVITY AVAILABLE
Charging stations and Starlink satellite internet connectivity are available at Lahaina Civic Center Gym, 1840 Honoapiʻilani Highway, for residents affected by power outages.

Residents should bring their own charging cables and necessary adapters.

Cellular service may remain intermittent while power outages continue. Residents are encouraged to conserve their cellphone batteries, keep devices charged when possible and use text messaging when cellular networks are congested.

A charging station at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center meeting room in Pukalani closed at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, after power was restored Upcountry.

STAY INFORMED BY RADIO

Residents without connectivity are encouraged to use a battery-powered or hand-crank radio to monitor local radio stations for emergency information and County updates.

Residents can monitor the following radio stations for the latest updates:

• KPOA – FM 92.9, FM 93.5
• KJKS – FM 99.3, FM 99.9
• KJMD – FM 107.1, FM 98.3
• KLHI – FM 101.7, FM 92.5
• KMVI – AM 900, FM 102.5
• KNUI – AM 550, FM 106.1

INFORMATION

Maui Emergency Management Agency is in full activation. Sign up for Genasys Protect and MEMA alerts at www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui and MEMA on Facebook and Instagram.

09/28/2026

MEMA Alert: Evacuation orders lifted for Olowalu Village; fire 95% contained
Charging stations available at Lahaina Civic Center for West Maui residents without power

Mandatory evacuation orders were lifted for Olowalu Village at 5:45 a.m. today, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, after a nearby brush fire that burned more than 100 acres was 95% contained, according to the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).

Residents in the area from Luawai Street to Ehehene Street in Olowalu Village may return home. Residents are advised to use caution in the area, as hazards, including smoke impacts, may still be present. Fire crews remain on scene and continue working in the area.

An evacuation order for the area was issued at 2:39 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, after the brush fire was reported at 1:57 p.m. Saturday. Honoapiʻilani Highway was closed from North Kīhei Road to Olowalu General Store until 9 p.m. Saturday, when the makai lane of the highway was opened for contraflow traffic. Both lanes of the highway reopened at 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for Maui County, according to the National Weather Service.

ACCESSING EMERGENCY SERVICES
Residents should continue to call 911 for emergencies. For West Maui residents, if cellular service is unavailable and you are unable to reach 911, go to the Lahaina Police Station at 1850 Honoapi‘ilanai Highway to access emergency assistance and resources.

Residents are encouraged to check on family members, neighbors, kūpuna and others who may need assistance during an extended power or communications outage.

CHARGING AND CONNECTIVITY AVAILABLE
Charging stations and Starlink satellite internet connectivity are available at Lahaina Civic Center Gym, 1840 Honoapiʻilani Highway, for residents affected by power outages.

Residents should bring their own charging cables and necessary adapters.

Cellular service may remain intermittent while power outages continue. Residents are encouraged to conserve their cellphone batteries, keep devices charged when possible and use text messaging when cellular networks are congested.

A charging station at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center meeting room in Pukalani closed at 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, after power was restored Upcountry.

STAY INFORMED BY RADIO
Residents without connectivity are encouraged to use a battery-powered or hand-crank radio to monitor local radio stations for emergency information and County updates.

Residents can monitor the following radio stations for the latest updates:
KPOA – FM 92.9, FM 93.5
KJKS – FM 99.3, FM 99.9
KJMD – FM 107.1, FM 98.3
KLHI – FM 101.7, FM 92.5
KMVI – AM 900, FM 102.5
KNUI – AM 550, FM 106.1
INFORMATION
Maui Emergency Management Agency is in full activation. Sign up for Genasys Protect and MEMA alerts at www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA and follow County of Maui and MEMA on Facebook and Instagram. https://alrt.se/u/RYxEFJsJ0N3

Address

200 S High Street
Wailuku, HI
96793

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18082707285

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