The Kauai Civil Defense Agency has the responsibility for administering and operating the various local, State and Federal civil defense programs for the County. This includes planning, preparing, and coordinating civil defense operations in meeting disaster situations and coordinating post-disaster recovery operations involving State and/or Federal assistance.
Program Objectives:
- Improve the operating efficiency of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
- Train staff, governmental and non-governmental emergency responders by their participation in exercises and attendance at formal training sessions.
- Improve the timeliness and efficiency of the local disaster warning and notification procedure.
- Increase public awareness of the civil defense programs through public presentations, public relations news releases, hazard awareness programs, and distribution of emergency preparedness literature.
Mission Statement: To protect the lives and property of all the people living in Kauai County during emergencies or disaster events.
