Makani Pahili (alternatively Makani Pāhili, Hawaiian for strong wind)[1] is an annual disaster preparedness exercise for tropical cyclones[2] organized between the United States Armed Forces and Hawaiian civil agencies that occurs near the beginning the local hurricane season.[3] The event is coordinated by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Drills are not intended to impact the public;[4] though, in order to avoid confusion with any real event, all communications related to Makani Pahili are marked with the phrase "exercise, exercise, exercise".[5] Should a real emergency take place, Makani Pahili's operations would cease.[6]
During the exercise, a hurricane named Makani is simulated to impact the Hawaiian Islands.[5] Mock watches and warnings are issued for the hurricane and its intensity will be tracked and plotted.[7]
Hawaii's ports are tested for the impact of damages.[4]
Amateur radio operators volunteer during Makani Pahili to aid in communication during a disaster.[2] Service members from the Continental United States also participate in exercise.[8] Hospitals have used Makani Pahili exercises to receive accreditation.[9]
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- ^ Tucker, Lee (June 11, 2012). "Exercise Makani Pahili tests Hawaii's hurricane preparednes". National Guard. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Ozawa, Ryan (July 15, 2016). "Civil Geeks: Ham Radio Still Going Strong In Social Media Age". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ Cole, William (June 5, 2015). "Hawaii National Guard Running Its Largest-Ever Disaster Exercise". GovTech. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Makani Pahili Hurricane Exercise kicks off this week". KITV Island News. May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Weintraub, Adam (May 3, 2023). "Emergency Managers, Officials Will Conduct Makani Pāhili Hurricane Exercise". Office of the Governor. Honolulu. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Officials to conduct Makani Pāhili hurricane exercise through May 12". Maui Now. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Kakesako, Gregg (May 22, 2001). "Weather Service predicts normal year for hurricanes". Honolulu Star Bulletin. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Berzinas, Paul (June 2, 2015). "Vigilant Guard/Makani Pahili 2015". DVIDS. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ Altonn, Helen (May 14, 1994). "Massive hurricane exercise prepares isles for the big one". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.