Wildfire Safety Advocates clarifies reports about lapses in fire protection at Pōhakuloa Training Area, explains what happened, and outlines why staffing, transparency, and coordination matter for wildfire safety on Hawaiʻi Island.

Residents keep asking why Waikōloa Village still lacks a second evacuation road. We created an FAQ to explain the facts.

Waikōloa Village wildfire evacuation concerns remain urgent. Read the meeting recap and learn why completing the County survey is so important.

The Wildfire Safety Advocates strongly encourage community participation in the upcoming Waikōloa Village Evacuation Traffic Study public meeting, hosted by the County of Hawaiʻi on Friday, January 9, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the Waikōloa Village Association Golf Banquet Room.

Wildfire Safety Advocates receives a $20,000 foundational gift from the Levy Klots & Yeu Jin Yoon ʻOhana to strengthen wildfire resilience in Hawaiʻi.

Discover the critical findings and still-relevant recommendations from the pivotal 2016 Waikoloa Village Firewise Assessment. This comprehensive report, created by HWMO and partners, outlines a clear path to wildfire resilience that remains a vital call to action for our community today.

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.