# President Approves Hawaii Emergency Declaration

President Donald J. Trump has approved an emergency declaration for the State of Hawaii in response to Tropical Storm Nolo, enabling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide federal disaster assistance to multiple counties including Honolulu, Hilo, Kauai, and Maui. This declaration authorizes FEMA to fund 75% of emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance program, mobilizing resources for disaster response and recovery efforts.

- **Why this matters:** This emergency declaration creates immediate procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in disaster response, emergency protective services, debris removal, and infrastructure repair within Hawaii.
- FEMA's funding support reduces financial risk for state and local agencies, accelerating contracting and project execution timelines.
- Procurement professionals should prepare for solicitations related to emergency protective measures and coordinate with FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer, Hirokazu Toiya, to align with federal assistance requirements.
- Businesses with capabilities in emergency management, construction, logistics, and related services may find increased demand in the affected Hawaiian counties.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- State of Hawaii

### Sources
- [President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for the State of Hawaii | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260925/president-donald-j-trump-approves-emergency-declaration-state-hawaii) - FEMA