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