Make A Plan
Make a Family Emergency Plan
Every family and individual should have a written plan detailing actions to prevent loss of life and property during an emergency. The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency has several Hawai‘i-specific fact sheets available to aid in emergency planning efforts.
- Emergency Plan Template (Fillable form) (Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency – HI-EMA)
- 2 Weeks Ready Brochure
- Natural Hazards Brochure
- Are You Ready? Brochure (Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency – HI-EMA)
- Emergency Food Supply Tips (Hawai‘i Foodbank)
- Information Handbook on Emergency Preparedness (Hawaiian Electric) Available in English, Cantonese, Ilocano, Korean and Vietnamese
Planning for Individuals with Disabilities, Access or Functional Needs
Make a Family Recovery Plan
Severe Storms and Hurricanes Guide (United States Department of Agriculture – USDA)
Lost Document Replacement (Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency – HI-EMA)
Food Safety Guide during Emergencies (United States Department of Agriculture – USDA)
Strengthening your home against damage from the hazards that face our community is the best way to reduce the impacts of you and your family and help you recover faster.
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- Homeowner’s Handbook on Natural Hazards (University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program)
- Hurricane Preparedness & Tips for Storm Claim
- My Insurance Doesn’t Cover What?
- Handbook for Emergency Preparedness (HECO)
Make a Business Emergency Plan
Your business’s emergency plan should include safety information, workplace evacuation guidance, contact information for essential workers, and emergency procedures to safeguard employees, equipment, and vital records. An emergency plan should be shared with all employees and is a critical piece in making the difference between an emergency and a disaster.
- Red Cross Business Readiness Evaluation Tool
- Small Business Association Emergency Preparedness Resources
- Homeland Security Tools and Resources to Help Businesses Plan, Prepare, and Protect from an AttackMake a Continuity of Operations Plan
A continuity of operations plan (COOP) should assign responsibility for your business’s operations as well as establishing lines of authority in case critical staff are missing or unable to report to work. An effective COOP will also detail what will happen if you are unable to do business immediately following a disaster.