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UPDATE: NR 05-29-25 (May is Wildfire Awareness Month; Kaua‘i Fire De partment advises preparation, continued vigilance for summer season)

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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
**REIKO MATSUYAMA**, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: May 29, 2025






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICHAEL GIBSON - CHIEF

(808) 241-4980



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UPDATE: May is Wildfire Awareness Month; Kaua‘i Fire Department advises preparation, continued vigilance for summer season

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami presented a proclamation for Wildfire Awareness Month today to personnel from the Kaua‘i Fire Department, Barking Sands Fire and Emergency Services Department Chief Oric Kuapahi, Līhu‘e Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting personnel, and a representative from the Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization. While the awareness month is over, the risk of wildfires continue throughout the summer months. 

"Mahalo to the Kaua‘i Fire Department, the Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization, and all of our first responder partners for your unwavering commitment to protecting our island. Your dedication, preparation, and partnership are what keep our communities safe and resilient in the face of growing wildfire threats," said Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department advises the public to prepare for the case of an emergency and remain vigilant throughout the dry fire season. 

"Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility. By working together with clarity, compassion, and urgency we can make Kaua‘i more resilient and better prepared for the challenges ahead," said Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department is offering the following tips:


* Remove dead vegetation and other flammable materials, especially within the first 5 feet of the home.
* Invasive grasses such as guinea grass and koa haole overgrow when unmanaged, creating a significant fire hazard. Weed them often and consider replanting with low-lying, drought–tolerant, native ground cover.
* Remove flammable materials from decks, porches, lanai, and underneath the house. Common flammables include scrap wood, firewood, and combustible furniture.
* Keep your lawn hydrated and shorter than 4 inches tall around the home. Do not mow in the day's heat or when the wind blows; never mow in dry vegetation.
* Have an escape route to a clear area safe from rapid-fire spread.
* Report any possible fires – including signs of smoke or flames – by calling Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatch at 808-241-1711 or 911 if it is an emergency.

The following provides a list of important resources on emergency preparedness:


* Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency – kauai.gov/kema [ https://www.kauai.gov/kema?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* National Weather Service – weather.gov/hfo [ https://www.weather.gov/hawaii?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], or automated weather line at 808-245-6001.
* Road and closure conditions – 808-241-1725.

To sign up for the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS), the county’s emergency notification service, please visit www.kauai.gov/KEMA [ https://www.kauai.gov/KEMA?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] and click “WENS.” You may also call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1800.

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami presents Wildfire Awareness Month Proclamation.

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami presents Wildfire Awareness Month Proclamation.

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