Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawaii: Friday - Use Caution After Storms

A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm.

https://www.noaa.gov/use-caution-after-storms

Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards - Appendix D covers items to look for "After the Storm"

Emergency Preparedness Handbook from Hawaiian Electric includes information for recovering from natural disasters.

Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP) - The aim of the program is to help communities prepare to be self-reliant during and after natural hazard events, improve their ability to take care of their own needs, and reduce the negative impacts of disasters. Find points of contact for getting involved.

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: