Maui’s New Emergency Hub Ready for Storms | Honolulu News

Maui County is set to unveil its brand new, state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center — a $24 million, 9,000-square-foot hub designed to save lives during disasters. With a massive video wall and capacity for nearly 200 staff (up from 52), it’s a game-changer for response speed and coordination. Built with county funds and federal grants, the center marks a major upgrade since the old facility and comes as hurricane season ramps up and the third anniversary of deadly wildfires looms. Since the mayor appointed a new emergency management head last year, the agency has tripled in size — now 31 staff strong. Officials from all levels hailed the center as a symbol of resilience and a vital investment for Maui and the entire state, with full operations slated for August. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f601bc0214eb93f