#Emergency Kit
MEMA urges residents, visitors to prepare ahead of hurricane season June through November
The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging all residents and visitors to take steps now to ensure safety and resiliency as the hurricane season in Hawaiʻi gets underway. The Central Pacific hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
‘Calvin’ response assessed; public reminded that Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30
Governor Josh Green, M.D., praised Hawai‘i’s handling of former Tropical Storm Calvin and cautioned that the storm was just the first challenge in a hurricane season that lasts through November.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency urges public to prepare for Calvin
“We’re still hopeful that Calvin won’t cause any major problems, but after three quiet hurricane seasons we don’t want people to be complacent about this hazard,” said James Barros, Administrator of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA).
Maui AMR offers advice for hurricane season in Hawaiʻi
American Medical Response reminds citizens of Maui County to be prepared during hurricane season, which started on June 1, and runs through November.
AARP Hawaiʻi Webinars Will Help You Prepare for Any Disaster
The series of disaster preparation webinars starts Wednesday, July 21 and continues each Wednesday at 2 p.m. until Aug. 11.
Hawai‘i Residents Urged to Use Caution and Document Flood Damage
For insurance purposes, take video or photographs of flood damage before cleaning up. Begin cleanup immediately after documenting, do not wait for a flood insurance adjuster or inspector to come to your home.
2019 Pacific Hurricane Season Is Here. Are you Prepared?
From destructive high winds and some of the worst flooding the islands have seen in years, the busy 2018 Pacific Hurricane Season taught us that a hurricane or tropical storm does not need to make a direct hit to the Hawaiian Islands to be catastrophic. Preparing for a hurricane or a tropical storm is a […]
Malika Gets Ready for Hurricane Season: Supply List, Recommendations & More
Here are some useful handouts, resources and preparedness information worksheets. To access information on what should be in your “Grab-n-Go” binder, a pantry prepper calculator to help estimate how much food you should have in your survival…
Hurricane Preparedness Tips and Checklists
As Hurricane Lane continues on its path towards the islands, we are taking the opportunity to provide some helpful preparedness tips, provided by
Enhanced Recommendations for Hurricane Kits: 14 Days of Provisions
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency has increased its recommendation from 7 to 14 days worth of provisions in emergency kits as the 2017 hurricane season begins
Maui Continues Preparations for Iselle’s Stormy Weather
At 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, Hurricane Iselle was located 710 miles ESE of Hilo, and 820 miles ESE of Kahului, Maui. The system was moving WNW at 15 mph, and has maximum sustained winds near 85 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane Iselle Expected to Impact Maui as Tropical Storm
At this time county officials anticipate a mid-level tropical storm with sustained winds of 50 mph, potential flash flooding and high surf.
