Makani Pahili
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. In order to avoid confusion with any real event, all communications related to Makani Pahili are marked with the phrase "exercise, exercise, exercise".[4]
During the exercise, a hurricane named Makani is simulated to impact the Hawaiian Islands.[4] Mock watches and warnings are issued for the hurricane and its intensity will be tracked and plotted.[5]
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.[6] Hospitals have used Makani Pahili exercises to receive accreditation.[7]
See also
References
- ^ 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 Weintraub, Adam (May 3, 2023). "Emergency Managers, Officials Will Conduct Makani Pāhili Hurricane Exercise". Office of the Governor. Honolulu. Retrieved April 26, 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.