Because Hawai’i is so far from mainland warehouses and our supply chain may be disrupted by a hurricane or other disaster, emergency managers recommend that residents should be “2 Weeks Ready,” with a stockpile that includes: 14 days of shelf-stable food Water (one gallon per person per day) Medicine that members of your household need ...
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Hurricane Preparedness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2020 Hurricane Douglas Nearing Maui, Coordination Continues Between Emergency Management Partners HONOLULU —A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Maui County, along with O’ahu and Kaua’i. The latest outlook shows Hurricane Douglas was moving west-northwest near 16 mph, approaching Maui. According to the NWS, maximum sustained winds are near 85 ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2019 Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency Reminds Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season HONOLULU — With the National Weather Service closely monitoring what appears to be a weakening Hurricane Erick but a strengthening Tropical Storm Flossie, now is the time for preparation to avoid long lines at gas stations, grocery ...
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