The Coast Guard has signed memoranda of agreement with Maui and Hawaii counties to improve coordination during search-and rescue missions.

Rear Adm. Charles W. Ray, commander of the 14th Coast Guard District, met with Mayors Alan M. Arakawa of Maui County and William P. Kenoi of Hawaii County on Thursday at each mayor’s respective city hall.

 The agreements establish terms by which county fire departments and ocean safety services will coordinate efforts with the Coast Guard during civilian and military search and rescue missions, the Coast Guard said in a news release.