Hawaii Emergency Preparedness

Based on 38 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Hawaii.

32
Risk Score
Moderate

Top Threats in Hawaii

Hurricane (3 declarations)
Low
Flood (12 declarations)
Low
Volcano (0 declarations)
Low
Tsunami (1 declarations)
Low

FEMA Disaster History

Hawaii has had 38 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.

Declarations by Type

Flood 12
Severe Storm 8
Volcanic Eruption 4
Earthquake 4
Hurricane 3
Other 2
Fire 1
Biological 1
Mud/Landslide 1
Tsunami 1
Typhoon 1

Recent Declarations

Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides 2024-06-17
Wildfires And High Winds 2023-08-10
Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides 2022-02-15
Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides 2021-05-13
Severe Storms And Flooding 2020-07-09

Preparedness Tips for Hawaii

  • Keep a hurricane kit stocked with at least 7 days of supplies during hurricane season (June through November)
  • Know your evacuation zone and plan multiple routes out of town
  • Install impact-resistant windows or keep plywood pre-cut for boarding up
  • Store important documents in waterproof containers

Emergency Contacts

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

808-733-4300

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Recommended Gear

Generator

Power outages lasting days or weeks are common after hurricanes

Water Filtration

Storm surge and flooding can contaminate municipal water

Emergency Food Supply

Supply chains can be disrupted for extended periods

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