Wildfire Community Preparedness Day / Firewise community support activities

How it works

The Honolulu Fire Department marks Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in the City and County of Honolulu and directs residents to take practical steps to reduce wildfire risk at home and in their neighborhoods. The official announcement points residents to Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization (HWMO) for tips on becoming a Firewise Community.

What it covers

The page itself does not describe a cash benefit. It is an outreach and preparedness effort tied to wildfire risk reduction, homeowner education, and neighborhood Firewise participation.

Why it matters for homeowners

The program is aimed at getting residents to act before a wildfire by reducing fuels around homes and improving neighborhood readiness. The official city fire department page identifies this as a local wildfire-preparedness effort in Honolulu County.

How to apply

The official page does not give an application form, dollar amount, or deadline. It instead directs residents to community wildfire preparedness resources and HWMO Firewise guidance.

Timing and deadlines

The cited official announcement declares May 3, 2025 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in the City and County of Honolulu. The page does not state whether any ongoing homeowner funding is attached to the observance.