Published on May 06, 2024
LĪHU‘E – May is observed as Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Kaua‘i Fire Department advises the community to prepare for the summer season.
“Wildfires have the potential to cause significant destruction to our homes, communities, and public spaces,” said KFD Chief Michael Gibson. “Our residents and businesses must take preventative measures to mitigate wildfires, especially when we head into the drier summer season.”
The Kaua‘i Fire Department is offering the following tips:
In addition, KFD is partnering with the Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization on a wildfire preparedness learning series for large landowners and land stewards throughout May.
Interested landowners may contact KFD Fire Prevention Capt. Kaeo Kinoshita at jkinoshita@kauai.gov for more information.
For more tips to prevent wildfires, visit Kauai.gov/fire and download the Hawai‘i Wildland Management Organization Fire Action Guide by clicking “Wildland Fire Action Guide & Safety Tips.”
Residents and businesses can also follow local and government media and broadcast channels for the most up-to-date information.
The following provides a list of important resources on emergency preparedness:
To sign up for the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS), the county’s emergency notification service, please visit www.kauai.gov/KEMA and click “WENS.” You may also call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1800.
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