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Home My WebLink AboutHurricane Preparedness GuideThe information in this pamphlet will help you decide which actions you may take to safeguard yourself, your family, and your property from a All actions you take must be done before the hazards impact your area. • Despite advances in storm modeling and forecasting, it is impossible to precisely predict the movements of Tropical Cyclones. Therefore, you must stay alert, informed, and prepared for the duration of the Tropical Cyclone threat. • Information on tropical cyclones from the National Weather Service is available on NOAA Weather Radio and on the internet at the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) website: htts://www.nhc.noaa.ov/inex.shtml • The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency will provide information pertaining to Hawaii Island via commercial radio stations and social media (Twitter: @CivilDefenseHl and Facebook: @HawaiiCountyCiviIDefense) and if you sign-up for Civil Defense messages, via telephone, text, and email. • Tropical Cyclone hazards include damaging winds, storm surge and high surf, and flooding rain. Tropical Cyclone hazards can affect Hawaii Island even when the storm is several hundred miles away. To protect yourself and your property, familiarize yourself with the following definitions. ,1/, G ,r , r- f' houIrs Issued whenever there is a good possibility of hurricane conditions of damaging winds, surf, and flooding rains occurring anytime within 1hours. Take this time to take action and commence preparations for your family, business, and property. > Issued whenever there is a high probability of hurricane force winds occurring anytime within 36 hours. Ada iii(. waii iiiiiiiig..M ri'iay iiiop: II II)os;s�iiIIII i&r. ��Ilf��;��iil�� &r.as o.i..p:[iii ��;�II:'�iiµ��µ You must stay on the alert and complete all safety precautions once a Hurricane Warning is issued. Keep in mind that a hurricane warning may not always be preceded by a hurricane watch. Tropical Cyclone Preparedness The time to take action and prepare for your family, business, and property is before tropica' cyclone hazards affect your area. De Ipa fami Im g "ni plan. • Know how to receive emergency alerts and warnings? • What is my shelter plan? • What is my evacuation route? What is my family/household communication plan? • Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit? moa onm 7 home, s i ! a l 1(11111t. �uu Be ready when a tropical cyclone impacts you. All utilities can be affected; y prepare for the loss of water, electricity, gas, and telephone services. 1)reparei an evact,iiation 1(11111t. Know your area. Prepare an evacuation plan ahead of time should your home, business, or property be in danger of damaging winds, surf, and flooding rains. Be prepared to evacuate before danger arrives. Who shot,iild evact,iitIIID Residents in low lying coastal areas subject to storm surge. Residents along ridge lines and exposed to strong winds. • Residents in low lying areas subject to flooding. Residents of lightly constructed and single -walled buildings. Note: Evacuation shelter locations and opening times will be announced on local Hawaii Island radio stations and social media. �IVOIIVII4VII�1� a»If i,iii own boat i small ia°icraft. �Take action to safeguard your property before damaging winds, surf, and flooding rains arrive. All coastal area access will be closed during the storm. Stay calm,,, stay alert, and stay 1111"nformeld. eb Listen to official announcements by your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency and the National Weather Service. You can download the Everbridge application at: hawaiicounty.gov/departments/civil-defense or sign-up for Civil Defense alerts at: member.everbridge.net/371914103062563/new • Tape windows from the inside with a large "X" to minimize glass shattering. Taping of windows will not prevent them from breaking but it will lessen the hazard of flying glass. If windows have not been boarded or taped, attach a cloth over the inside of the windows to protect from glass shattering. Draw curtains and binds for added protection. • Wedge sliding glass doors with a stick or broom handle to prevent them from being lifted from their tracks or from being ripped loose by the wind. • Unplug all unnecessary appliances. • Turn refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting. Freeze water. Do not open unless necessary to keep food cold longer. • If you decide to evacuate, shut off utilities. • Package your valuables such as jewelry, titles, deeds, insurance papers, licenses, stocks, bonds, inventory, etc. for safe keeping in waterproof bags or containers. Take those valuables with you when you evacuate. III �l f) IIII t :uA� � ��,�u��5 IIIA � � t',�u Ik��J C � � 1iii IIIA III e te y� � t,�u iir reu III IIIIIbeIII � � reu t ii e coini�Jibons wrrhle. i�� it it i iF i �%' i iF it • Keep trees around your home trimmed well before a storm to prevent damage from broken branches. • Take down and secure canopies, tarps, and outdoor umbrellas with rope or twine. • Board up windows with plywood. • Check door locks to assure that they will not blow open. • Identify outdoor items that might get blown away, be torn loose and damaged. Secure these items or take them indoors. • Store home cleaning chemicals, fertilizers, and other hazardous materials in a safe section or secure area of the premises. III i�i f) IIII :uA� � ��,�u��5 IIIA � � t',�u Ik��J C � � 1iii IIIA III e te y� � t,�u iir reu III IIIIIbeIII � � reu t ii e coini�Jibons wrrhle. /�i i /i, i%77 �i OBattery powered NOAA weather radio. O Flashlights OExtra batteries O First aid kit OPrescriptions and over-the-counter medication. OAt least -`7 days supply of non-perishable foods. OGrill with charcoal and/or camping stove with fuel. OManual can opener OMatches or lighter ODisposable plates and kitchen utensils. OAt least one (1) gallon of water per person, per day for drinking, cooking, and hygiene. It is important to have available containers for water should service be interrupted. Ensure water containers are readily available. To store water, use bathtub, rubbish containers, and washing machines for hygiene. O Pet food Ni�i f°)""'lI E°°'lllf"' ie °t°i iii °�1 � e °to III re Ill wiir�°,� ��, yo t�,i it ea C L,i a ti on Ilkit is Illbe "ll�6iire� yo t,i iin e e i��J iii t ! yy 17A, �f �r � �� IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ��IIIIIIIIIIIIIII�� /, ��I �,! / f 'NY, -. ��"//%%%%%%%%� ,� „i/•�'M%/%'�7/":�/,'i�I�/J// 1f/�i�'iI4�1i�III,QI�j,�l/r'°�/'. �j Iff%� , i%% Oi �i i i% %i / O Bedding (pillows, blankets, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, etc.). OChange of clothes. OPrescriptions, medications, and special dietary foods. OImportant papers and documents (licenses, titles, etc.). OInfant necessities (formula, diapers, baby food, etc.). OPersonal toiletries and sanitary articles. ONon-perishable food and snacks for at least 3 days. OBattery powered NOAA weather radio. O Flashlights OExtra batteries OCell phone and charger. OWater - One (1) gallon per person per day for drinking. OPet food, kennel, collar, leash, bowls. OFacial coverings ODisinfectant supplies (anti-viral cleaners, wipes, etc.) OHand sanitizer If you evacuate, inform your family/friends, leave a note at your house stating time, destination, and a telephone number or method of contact. Ni�if°)°°'III°°E °°Illf"'lllrie °t°iiii °�1�e °to III re,Ill &iire°yot,,iir eaCL,iation Ilkit is Ill be'�I��bre yot,i iineei�'J it! J � t�1s ` IIVVNuuuoomuuooiuiilllVV011 � � /U / fcll6n e,,,, A rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has a closed low-level circulation. They are classified as either a tropical depression, tropical storm, or hurricane. A moving area of thunderstorms in the tropics that maintains its identity for 'i hours or more. nq)iiiCa'lliDqllxnesslw mi,,,,, A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 314113 mph (33 knots) or less. "irqI)!iiCa�l Stm, rr7oro A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 3°to "°73 mph (3 ° °to 63 knots). A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of "71111lll1, mph (6,111��1�1, knots) or higher. A violently rotating column of air that may be deadly and destructive. Tropical cyclones can spawn tornadoes. Ioo(,;J Ire"at1dh ,,, Flooding is possible. Prepare to take action. Minor flooding that is not a substantial threat to life and property is imminent or is occurring. loo(,J Flooding that is a serious threat to life or property is imminent or is occurring. Take Action! N''14�'Nj Cot"� Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency a. 920 Ululani Street Hilo, H1 96720 (808) 935-0031 Weather.gov—Safety (www.Weather.gov/Safety/Hurricane) Ready.gov—Hurricanes (Ready.gov/Hurricanes) Hawaiian Electric Light Company—Storm Center (Hawaiian Electric.com/Safety-and-Outages/Storm-Center/Emergency-Preparedness-Handbook)