Hurricane Season is Upon Us

Did you know that Hurricane Season is from June through November?

Here in Hawaii, hurricanes are rare but it is always best to be prepared for emergencies or any natural disasters.

Visit the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center website to see any storms approaching Hawaii at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov

To know your Tsunami Evacuation Zone, visit https://static.pdc.org

So what should we do to prepare?

1. Develop a family disaster plan
2. Secure homes and/or businesses
3. Create a Disaster Supply Kit

What should we consider to develop a family disaster plan?

• Think about special people, pets or circumstances you should plan for
• Keiki or kupuna that may need extra help
• If you have pets, pack of food or crate
• Any medical devices that need electricity
• Do you have to evacuate your home? (Is my area at risk or in the flood zone?)
• If you do, set a location to meet at or go to if you for evacuating or if separated;
• If not, locate the safest area in your home in case of a disaster.
• Visit the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center for
• Create an emergency contact list
• Designate an out-of-state or off-island friend/family that all family members know to contact.