Yes. On September 26, 2026, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that President Donald Trump approved a pre-landfall Presidential Emergency Declaration for Hawaii as Hurricane Nolo approached, after Gov. Josh Green requested it.
FEMA said the declaration makes federal Public Assistance available to Hawaii County, Maui County, Kauai County, and the City & County of Honolulu for emergency protective measures at a 75% federal cost share. Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser.