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Hurricane Preparedness - Prepare Before Hurricane Season. Develop an evacuation plan. Assemble disaster supplies: food, water, batteries, charger, radio, cash. Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions. Create a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts. Strengthen your home. (Image credit: NOAA's National Weather Service)

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.

https://www.noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season


More preparedness information:  Are you Two Weeks Ready?

Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards - Part 3 "Protecting Yourself and Your Family" covers emergency supplies and evacuation planning. 

Should I shelter-in-place or go to a hurricane evacuation shelter? - fact sheet from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

The First Step in Getting 2 Weeks Ready for an Emergency - video from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

Emergency Preparedness Handbook from Hawaiian Electric. For a quick reference and checklist with suggestions for what to include in your disaster supplies, see the Emergency Preparedness Quick Tips and Checklist.

Hurricane Preparedness and Tips for Storm Claims - from Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

National Flood Insurance Program: floodsmart.gov


To help residents prepare in advance of hurricane season, NWS Honolulu will share information on a different topic each day during Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawaii: