Acting DPW Director Neil Azavedo provided key updates on Waikōloa roads, including temporary traffic lights, Hulu route safety improvements, and progress on a second access road. Get the latest on community safety infrastructure.

Wildfire Safety Advocates is excited to share a big safety improvement for Waikōloa. After raising concerns about the Hulu Street Evacuation Route, the County of Hawaiʻi quickly added new pull-offs to make the road safer for our community during wildfire evacuations.

The Wildfire Safety Advocates team is launching a groundbreaking drone mapping project to fight wildfire risk in Waikōloa. Using multispectral cameras & 3D modeling, we'll identify fire fuel hotspots & create a digital twin for emergency planning. This open-data initiative aims to create a global model for community-led resilience.

Become a Partner in Resilience with us! New 2025-2026 business sponsorships are available to support wildfire safety advocacy & protect our community's economic future. Learn more about partnership levels and benefits.

WSAW learns how insurance grades (PPC) work in a meeting with the Hawaii Insurance Bureau. Discover what Waikoloa's 5/9 rating means and how wildfire risk impacts coverage and cost. Watch the full briefing.

After a thorough review of the plan HECO submitted in January 2025, the Wildfire Safety Advocates of Waikoloa (WSAW) has filed formal comments with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) urging them not to approve it. We believe this plan fails our community and the spirit of the law.

WSAW met with Hawaii County Department of Water Supply to advance emergency evacuation routes & resilient water solutions for wildfires. Read about the progress on utility road access & solar power for wells.

Waikoloa residents drove the Hulu emergency evacuation route in a community familiarization event. Read our recap and see video of the drive to understand this critical preparedness step for wildfire season.

Hawaii County Council approves $2.5M to design Waikoloa's second access road, a historic first step after 17 years of advocacy. Read about the community's major victory for wildfire safety.

Data proves Waikoloa's 2nd road is a vital investment. Our actuarial report shows a $27.5M cost is dwarfed by the value of lives saved, using USDOT & Lahaina settlement data. Preventing just 2 fatalities justifies the project. Read the expert analysis.

A WSAW report reveals Waikoloa's water supply is vulnerable during outages, with only a 48-hour backup for 50% of wells. Learn the risks and how community action is critical for fire safety.

WSAW urges Mayor Alameda to fund Waikoloa's second access road, a "very high priority" since 2008. With the highest wildfire risk in the US, the community cannot wait any longer for a safe evacuation route.