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Increased fire risk: Public urged to prepare for dry, gusty conditions across Hawaiʻi this week

The conditions are not expected to be as hazardous as the hurricane-accelerated winds that accompanied the Aug. 7 and 8, 2023 wildfires on Hawai‘i island and Maui, when gusts exceeded 60 mph. However, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for leeward areas of all Hawaiian islands from midday Wednesday through Thursday afternoon.

Red Cross in Hawaiʻi urges preparedness for 2023 hurricane season

As Hawaiʻi heads into another hurricane season, the American Red Cross is urging the public to prepare in advance.

Don’t Get Scared, Get Prepared campaign launched by Hawaiʻi Emergency Management

The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency launched an outreach campaign for National Preparedness Month with the tagline “Donʻt Get Scared — Get Prepared.”