KPD joins County’s new emergency mass notification service

Published on July 28, 2026

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) announces a new partnership with the Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) for the use of the Everbridge Emergency Mass Notification System, through which critical alerts are issued to residents and visitors of Kaua‘i. KPD is the latest department to join the Everbridge alert system, following KEMA, the Kaua‘i Fire Department, and the Department of Water.

“We are pleased to offer an additional messaging platform that will aid in notifying the public of critical incidents that threaten public safety,” said Chief of Police Rudy Tai. “As a community, we must be prepared for such situations. The Everbridge Mass Notification System provides a rapid way to share information and is a valuable addition to KPD’s existing platforms.”

Everbridge is a mass notification tool designed to quickly deliver critical information during emergencies such as flash floods, hurricanes, wildfires, other hazards, and human-caused incidents that threaten life or property. It is one of several tools used to share emergency information and may be activated alongside sirens, Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), the Emergency Alert System (EAS), NOAA Weather Radio, private weather and emergency alert applications, and other technologies. Subscribers may receive messages by text, automated voice call, or email.

“We want to ensure that residents and visitors to Kaua’i receive accurate and timely information during rapidly evolving situations,” said Elton Ushio, Administrator for the Kaua’i Emergency Management Agency. “Whether related to severe weather, security incidents or broader operational updates, we’re pleased to support several County of Kaua’i departments to manage events of scale.”

Residents and visitors are encouraged to subscribe with landlines, cell phones, or email addresses to Everbridge by visiting kauai.gov/KEMA. When filling out the sign-up form, you will automatically be enrolled for KEMA emergency alerts, which include alerts that may come from the Kaua‘i Police Department. If you would like to receive specialized alerts from the Department of Water, please select that on the form. The Department of Water uses Everbridge to send water outage alerts, water conservation notices, and more.

For more information about Everbridge or emergency preparedness on Kauaʻi, visit www.kauai.gov/KEMA or call (808) 241-1800.

If you have questions or require an auxiliary aid or service, an interpreter for non-English speakers, or other accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency at (808) 241-1800 or email kema@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Early requests are encouraged to allow adequate time to meet your needs. This notice is available in alternate formats upon request, including large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

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