Press Release: Initial joint damage assessments are being conducted following the May 22 Kona earthquake

Press Release: Initial joint damage assessments underway following the May 22 Kona earthquake, published on June 17, 2026 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

State of Hawaii

Wild Hawaiian Island

Josh Green, MD

governor

Governor

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

Hawaii Department of Disaster Management

Major General Stephen F. Logan

Director of Emergency Management

Disaster management officer

James D.S. Paros

Director of Emergency Management

Disaster Monitor

Initial joint damage assessments following the May 22 Kona earthquake are currently underway

For immediate publication

2026-009

June 17, 2026

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the County of Hawaii, are conducting a joint preliminary damage assessment (JPDA) following the May 22, 2026 Kona earthquake.

The joint assessment will help validate preliminary damage information and determine the extent of impacts to homes, infrastructure and essential community systems following the earthquake, which was centered approximately 4 miles east-southeast of the Honaunau-Napuipua region, along the western side of Mauna Loa.

The earthquake caused the closure of roads. Hawaii Department of Transportation crews worked to clear several landslides that closed several roads, including Highway 11 between Captain Cook and Ocean View and Napopopo Road in Captain Cook. The evaluation results will support the state’s assessment of the request for federal disaster assistance.

Preliminary reports from Hawaii County indicate effects of the earthquake on residential buildings, water harvesting systems and public utilities. County officials also reported that recovery needs may exceed local capacities in some of the hardest-hit areas.

“HIEMA is working closely with FEMA and the County of Hawaii to document the full extent of the damage and ensure the impacts on our communities are clearly understood,” said HIEMA Director James Barros. “This assessment helps inform recovery decisions and ensures we are advocating for the support communities may need.”

Joint assessment teams will work with county staff to review affected areas, validate field information, and collect data needed to guide the next steps in the recovery process. The JPDA does not automatically trigger a federal disaster declaration, but it is an essential step in determining whether additional assistance is warranted.

Residents and businesses in affected areas are encouraged to continue reporting damage through Hawaii County’s damage reporting process. Accurate and timely damage information helps local, state, and federal partners better understand community impacts and coordinate recovery support.

HIEMA will continue to coordinate with county, state, and federal partners and nonprofit organizations as damage assessments and recovery progress.

For more information or to register for resources visit www.ready.hawaii.gov.

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