Stay Informed

To stay safe during a disaster, stay inside and pay attention to radio, television, or online broadcasts from official news sources. You will get important information about the situation, and instructions about what to do. For example, if you must shelter in place—at home, school, or work—OR if you should evacuate, and go to an approved evacuation center (for more details on sheltering in place or at home or school, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Plan ahead to stay informed. Before a disaster, make sure you have a solar-powered and/or hand-crank radio (that can pick up emergency channels) as part of your family emergency kit. [link to PDF at: https://health.hawaii.gov/prepare/protect-your-family/prepare-an-emergency-kit/] During a disaster or other emergency, listen for instructions about where to go and what to do. Do not go out unless instructed and limit phone calls. Text instead of call if you can. Help keep phone lines clear for emergency calls.

Information resources around the Islands. You can get the latest information on disasters at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA)  website. Residents of the Big Island are advised to keep up with the most recent information and latest updates via the Hawaii County Civil Defense alerts page. Residents of Oahu can get emergency information on various radio stations.

You can also stay informed by signing up for local emergency notification systems at the following webpages:

Signing up for emergency alerts with mobile apps such as the National Weather Service can also provide up-to-date information.

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Hawaii, Are YOU Ready? Stay Informed.

Last reviewed July 2022