Maui Emergency Management Agency has relocated to a new 9,355-square-foot Emergency Operations Center in Wailuku, nearly quadrupling its capacity for emergency response coordination. The facility can accommodate up to 198 people and was funded through county bonds, general funds, and federal and state grants.
- The new EOC can host up to 198 people during emergency activations, up from the previous capacity of 52.
- MEMA has grown from 9 to 25 staff positions since early 2024, with 6 more positions approved.
- The agency has been activated over 92 times since 2024 for events including storms, flooding, and a hurricane warning.
- The project began in 2020 and was funded primarily by Maui County bonds and general funds, with supplemental FEMA and state grants.
Source: Maui Now
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