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By Kyle Galdeira

History has shown us that natural disasters can hit at any time, and with few buffers between our island chain and the larger landmasses surrounding it, Hawaii is at especially high risk for potential destruction.

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awaii is known for its abundance of sun, sand and surf.

And yet the state’s location in the middle of the Pacific — where calm conditions can lure people into a false sense of security — puts the islands in the direct path of nature’s fierce wrath. The warm waters and steady stream of trade winds that normally create Hawaii’s favorable climate can also serve as feeders for tropical storms and hurricanes. The state’s positioning within the volatile Pacific Rim also exposes the island

group to unabated tsunamis, as walls of water are spawned by earthquakes around the region. While these natural disasters and others remain threats of catastrophe, being prepared can help avoid unnecessary stress and suffering. Natural disasters can strike at any time, and with few buffers between the islands and surrounding landmasses, Hawaii is at high risk for potential destruction. While the state was fortunate to emerge relatively unscathed following the catastrophic earthquake and resulting tsunami

that ravaged Japan in 2011, the same could not be said for residents of Hilo on the Big Island’s eastern shore in 1946. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake spawned in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands killed 159 people. Many bystanders, including schoolchildren, ventured into the exposed reef area, unaware that the receding water would soon give way to a tsunami, which can travel up to 500 miles per hour.

Hurricanes are regular threats, as the large storms churn over warm Pacific waters, growing in size and strength until breaking apart or, in rare cases, making landfall. Hurricane Iwa in November 1982 was a Category 1 storm and was the first to strike Hawaii since statehood. On Sept. 11, 1992, Hurricane Iniki earned the distinction as the most powerful

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islands rich in lush vegetation and agricultural potential, but can also prove hazardous when flash floods result from severe downpours. In October 2004, a flash flood made its way through University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Hamilton Library and damaged 60 homes. Two years later, six weeks of steady rain caused flooding across the state, including on Kauai where the raging water broke the Ka Loko Dam and resulted in the deaths of seven people.

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one to hit Hawaii, as the Category 4 storm passed over Kauai and caused six deaths. Hurricanes not only bring strong winds and heavy rain, but the resulting storm surges can also cause severe flooding along coastlines.

Hawaii is a hotbed of activity, as volcanoes like Kilauea continuously churn up new land on the Big Island’s southeast coast — especially with the destructive lava flow two years ago. What’s more, the volcanic activity causes thousands of earthquakes each year, many too small to be noticed.

Earthquakes have resulted in severe damage throughout history, as was the case with a 7.9-magnitude quake in April 1868, which killed 81 people and destroyed more than 100 homes. Hawaii’s rains make the

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EAT, DRINK AND BE WARY Before a disaster strikes, it is vital to know what kinds of foods and drinks you should store at home.

Without proper preparation, a fully stocked kitchen could quickly turn into a collection of inedible and undrinkable items. The adequate amount of food and water to have ready in a disaster is 14 days’ worth, including one gallon of water per day per person.

There are a number of optimal ways to store drinkable water, including purchasing bottled water and/or filling clean containers with tap water. Other ways also include ordering water storage units online.

If you plan to use recycled containers, Board of Water Supply reminds residents to clean them thoroughly and rinse with a mild bleach solution, recommending one capful of liquid bleach to one gallon of water.

BWS also informs residents that when filling containers, be sure to fill them to the top, keeping a minimal amount of air in the bottle. For safe drinking water, add one drop of mild liquid bleach per gallon of water, then cap and store in a cool dark place — and if storing for four weeks or longer, add half a cap of mild liquid bleach per gallon of water.

Hawaiian Electric also recommends ways to sanitize water through boiling, disinfecting and distillation. Do not drink or treat water from streams, rivers, ponds or similar places, as they may contain heavy metals, pollutants, bacteria and/or viruses.

More information on safe water storage can be found at boardofwatersupply.com/community/emergency-preparedness.

For food, nonperishable items are a no-brainer, but the best piece of advice is to stock up on things you normally eat, such as dried fruits, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, dried corn, rice and dry pasta. This makes it easier to rotate the items so they don’t sit and expire.

Additionally, make sure to keep it to foods that don’t need to be cooked. After all, fuel and power may not be available during emergencies.

Long-lasting, nonperishable food items that require no heating are best, such as Spam, vienna sausages and sardines. However, stocking up on propane tanks and gas stoves are considered nice-to-have commodities, though not necessary.

Generally, the state Department of Health says that food in the fridge and freezer should be safe for up to four hours after the power is out, and it is best to keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible.

Despite Hawaii experiencing various natural disasters in the past, not everybody is prepared for the mischance of a hurricane or tsunami.

As soon as a disaster is forecasted, most general goods stores and markets will find themselves swamped with customers. Thus, to avoid the stress of long lines and low inventory, start stocking up before the next emergency situation arises.

Here are other important things to consider when it comes to storing and consuming food and beverages during a disaster: • Perishable foods’ longevity can be extended during a power outage. By keeping your refrigerator and freezer doors closed, food stays cold for about four hours. Refrigerators should be kept around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. According to FEMA, 25 pounds of dry ice can keep perishables frozen in a 10-cubic-foot freezer for up to four days.

• While many people think otherwise, cooking is actually possible during a power outage with gas stoves. FEMA suggests unconventional cooking sources, including candle warmers, chafing dishes and fondue pots. Keep in mind that canned foods may also be eaten straight from the can.

• In the event of an evacuation, it is easy to forget that one has a stash of supplies. Make sure your supplies are easily accessible within the home. FEMA suggests using a rolling bag for easy transportation and to store supplies in a cool, dark part of the house — avoiding direct sunlight and also moisture so that food does not mold or spoil.

• Be sure to regularly check long-term supplies to ensure they are still edible. Rotate items annually to avoid expiration. An easy reminder would be to check supplies as disaster season approaches every year. Allow enough time before a disaster to replace any possibly perished, spoiled or broken items.

• If more containers of food and drink are opened than needed during a disaster, use them to supplement other foods. For example, if more dried fruit packages were opened than needed, the dried fruit could be added to cereal.

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PETS NEED PREPARATION, TOO

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hen dealing with impending disaster, families may be faced with the nerve-racking task of evacuating their homes. Even though many pets are considered part of the family by their owners, domesticated animals are sometimes lost in the hustle and bustle.

However, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests, it is not a good idea to leave pets at home when faced with an evacuation because odds are they will not survive. And, in the rare case that the animals do survive, they often run away and are never found again.

To help with the process, FEMA offers some tips for pet owners and families to consider when preparing for the worst-case scenario.

PROPER PLANNING When putting together a disaster preparedness kit and action plan, pets should be included in the process.

Determine where the closest shelter is, and find out if that shelter accepts pets — some do not due to health and safety concerns. Keep in mind that most boarding facilities and kennels will need medical records and other important paperwork prior to accepting pets, so make sure to include those in emergency preparedness kits.

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES At the onset of a disaster, pets should immediately be brought indoors. This will protect them from any flying debris or other

harmful elements, and will stop them from running away when sensing drastic changes in the weather. Have newspapers on hand for sanitary purposes, and feed pets canned or moist food so they won’t need to drink as much water.

Different animals should be separated during a

disaster because, even though dogs and cats usually get along, they may act irrationally during the stressful situation.

THE AFTERMATH If families are forced to relocate following a disaster, pets should not be left behind as the chances of survival are slim to none. In the first couple of days following the disaster, keep pets on leashes

or close to their owners as the animals may still tend to be nervous until they are assured that danger has passed. Familiar scents and landmarks may have disappeared or changed, so pets need to settle in to the new surroundings.

For more information on disaster preparedness for pets, contact your local animal shelter or visit fema.gov.

HELPFUL HINTS FROM HHS Pet owners should have a plan if a major disaster or emergency strikes. Your plan should include knowing where your nearest shelter is and having a pre-packed emergency pet kit.

All emergency shelters on Oahu are pet-friendly.

Hawaiian Humane staff and volunteers help run the shelters that the City & County of Honolulu opens during a disaster. The nonprofit heavily relies on

volunteers at these pet-friendly shelters during a disaster and are always seeking volunteers to lend a hand at locations islandwide.

To learn more about how to be ready for a disaster and what to include in a preparedness kit, visit hawaiianhumane.org/disaster-readiness. For more information on becoming an emergency shelter volunteer, visit hawaiianhumane.org/newvolunteers.

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ARE YOU READY?

By Dennis Hwang, faculty, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program

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n 1992, Hurricane Iniki struck Kauai and damaged or destroyed 6,200 homes, causing $3.1 billion in damages. In 2018, Hurricane Lane threatened Oahu, which has eight times more structures than the Garden Isle. If Lane had not veered suddenly to the west only two days before, Oahu residents would still be recovering today.

Here are some important tips to ensure you and your family are prepared: 1. BE PROACTIVE Get the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program’s free Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards at hawaiiseagrant.org.

Follow the tips for your emergency supplies, pets, insurance and home retrofit options.

2. PLAN FOR THE TRIPLE THREAT OF A HURRICANE: WAVES, WATER AND WIND • Waves: Check if you are in storm surge zone with NOAA’s online storm surge maps (visit nhc.noaa. gov/nationalsurge).

• Water: Check the state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ flood hazard assessment tool (gis.hawaiinfip.org/fhat). By typing in your address, you can determine if you are in a high-risk A or V zone, or in a potential dam evacuation zone.

Also, consider if your property has historically flooded, even if it is not in one of these high-risk zones.

• Wind: Only shelter in place if your house is strong enough for the wind. There are single- and dou-

ble-wall houses, and stone houses, with each category progressively stronger (see the shelter-in-place table in the handbook).

• If your house is not wind resistant or suitably located, go to a friend’s or relative’s place (house/ high-rise condo) that can withstand the triple threat. A public shelter is the last resort. Wait for instructions from local emergency management before you evacuate.

3. FORTUNATELY, ALMOST EVERY HOUSE CAN BE STRENGTHENED • Prevent wood rot and termite damage, which can weaken a house.

• Add hurricane clips (see photo at right) if you do not have them to help keep the roof on the wall.

Generally, houses built after 1988 on Oahu, after 1990 on Maui and Kauai,

and after 1994 on Hawaii Island have them. This simple retrofit can be done with initial guidance and $300 in material costs. Or, hire a qualified licensed contractor, for under $2,000. About 3,000 homes have already been retrofitted.

• Consider protecting your windows with plywood, a storm panel system or impact-resistant windows.

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Hurricane season ends in November Less activity predicted for 2020

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hile Kaua‘i hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since ‘Iniki in 1992, the risk remains and in May the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted between two and six tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific hurricane region in the upcoming 2020 hurricane season.

NOAA released their annual hurricane season prediction in May, saying there is a 75% chance of near- or below-normal tropical cyclone activity during the Central Pacific hurricane season this year.

The outlook also indicates a 25% chance of an above-normal season.

Tropical cyclone activity predicted includes tropical depressions, named storms and hurricanes. A near-normal season has 4 or 5 tropical cyclones.

The annual outlook is a general guide to the overall seasonal tropical cyclone activity in the Central Pacific basin, and does not predict whether, or how many, of these systems will affect Hawaii. The hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through November 30.

“This year we will likely see less activity in the Central Pacific region compared to more active seasons,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., NOAA’s lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at the Climate Prediction Center in a May press release about the prediction. “Less activity is predicted since ocean temperatures are likely to be near-average in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean where hurricanes form, and because El Nino is not present to increase the activity.”

Last year, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center announced a 70% chance of above-normal tropical cyclone activity, predicting 5 to 8 tropical cyclones in the Central Pa-

FILE PHOTOS

TOP: Trees stripped by Hurricane ‘Iniki in 1992. BOTTOM: NOAA satellite photo of Hurricane ‘Iniki as it’s eye passes over Kaua‘i.

cific in 2019. NOAA counted five storms that year.

NOAA reports Hurricane Erick was the first tropical cyclone of the 2019 season in the Central Pacific, moving into the basin from the east on July 30. Erick rapidly intensified to a major hurricane (category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) later that day, then steadily weakened as it passed far south of the main Hawaiian Islands.

Tropical Storm Flossie entered

cal Storm Ema, the second cyclone to be named from the Central Pacific list of names, developed southwest of the main Hawaiian Islands on October 12. Ema dissipated over the southern portion of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument shortly before crossing between French Frigate Shoals and Maro Reef.

“Regardless of the number of tropical cyclones predicted, this the basin on August 3 and apoutlook serves as a reminder to proached Hawaii from the east, everyone in the State of Hawaii to eventually dissipating before prepare now,” said Chris Brenchreaching the islands. Tropical Depression 12-E entered the basin on ley, director of NOAA’s Central PaSeptember 4 and strengthened to cific Hurricane Center. “Learn Tropical Storm Akoni. Akoni was about hurricane hazards and the first tropical cyclone to be where to find our forecasts, then named from the Central Pacific list make a plan so that you and your of names since Hurricane Walaka family stay healthy and safe.” in 2018.

Kaua‘i Emergency Management Tropical Depression Kiko enAgency weighed in on preparing for the upcoming hurricane seatered the basin on September 24 and immediately dissipated. Tropi- son after the May announcement,

reminding the public that everyone should have disaster kits on hand during this time of year.

Disaster kits include at least a 14-day supply of non-perishable food, one gallon of water per person per day, a battery powered radio, flashlight, an extra supply of prescription medicines and other items specific to individual and family needs. It is also recommended that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks and hand sanitizers be included in disaster kits.

“This year’s outlook is around normal, however we remind the public that it just takes one storm to impact and adversely affect our community, even without a direct hit,” said KEMA administrator Elton Ushio.

Central Pacific Hurricane Center issues a Hurricane or Tropical Storm Watch when hurricane or tropical storm-force winds are possible within 48 hours.

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Stay alert Preparation is the key during hurricane watches and warnings DURING A HURRICANE WATCH A hurricane watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24 to 36 hours. w Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports. w Check emergency supplies. w Fuel car. w Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside. w Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows.

Remove outside antennas. w Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly. w Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles and cookware. w Store valuables and personal papers in a water proof container on the highest level of your home. w Review evacuation plan. w Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place.

Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer. w Use tiedowns to anchor trailer to the ground or house.

Indoors w Place valuable documents and pictures in plastic bags. w Cover computers, TV, etc., with plastic. w Freeze water for ice in clean containers. w Line garbage cans with trash bags and fill with water for flushing toilets. w Fill your clean bathtub with water. w Look for a safe place in your home to weather the storm. w The safest area may be the bathroom or walk-in closet near the center of the house. w The strongest part of your home is usually away from the windows and exterior doors. w Select a wall near the stairwell of a two-story home, or a closet nearby. w Keep a cellular phone with you. w Have tools available to break through debris. w Wear protective clothing and eye protection.

AFTER THE STORM

w Stay tuned to the radio for information. (KQNG/FM 93.5, AM 570 is the designated Civil Defense station.) w Help injured or trapped persons. w Give first aid where appropriate. w Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help. w Return home only after authorities advise that it is safe to do so.

A hurricane warning means you can exw Avoid loose or dangling power lines and report them pect the storm to occur within 24 hours. Reimmediately to the power company, police or fire member, you may only have a few minutes department. w Enter your home with caution. Beware of insects and before winds pick up, so do the following: animals driven to higher ground by flood water.

Outdoors w Open windows and doors to ventilate and dry your home. w Check refrigerated foods for spoilage. w Close shutters, lash down awnings, mount plywood over w Take pictures of the damage, both to the house and its your windows and sliding glass doors. contents for insurance claims. w Tape your windows to prevent shattered glass from flying w Drive only if absolutely necessary and avoid flooded roads around. and washed-out bridges. w Identify locations of water, gas and electric shutoffs. They w Use telephone only for emergency calls. should be turned off if you have to evacuate. w Bring in anything that could blow around like missiles and Inspect utilities in a damaged house hit your home, such as toys, bicycles, garbage cans, patio w Check for gas leaks — If you smell gas or hear blowing furniture and gas grills. or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the w Lower your TV antenna (unplug your TV before you building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you do that). Be careful not to touch power lines with the can and call the gas company from a neighbor’s home. antenna. w If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned w Do not empty your swimming pool. The lack of water back on by a professional. increases the chances of the pool popping out of the ground. Add extra chlorine to the pool to reduce contami- w Look for electrical system damage — if you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn nation. Do not sink lawn furniture into the pool. off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. w Turn off power to the pool’s pump lights and chlorinator. w If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or If the pool pump is exposed, wrap it with a waterproof circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advise. cover and tie it securely. w Clean out gutters and downspouts.

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SOUTH Koloa/Lawai Kalaheo/‘Ele‘ele w Koloa Elementary School, 3223 Po‘ipu Rd., Koloa w ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School, 4750 Uliuli Rd., ‘Ele‘ele w Kalaheo Elementary School, 4400 Maka Rd., Kalaheo

Anahola

Kekaha

Kapaa Lihue

Waimea

Koloa/Po‘ipu

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EASTSIDE Kapa‘a/Anahola w Kapa‘a High School, 4695 Mailihuna Rd. w Kapa‘a Elementary School, 4886 Kawaihau Rd. w Kapa‘a Middle School, 4867 Olohena Rd.

NORTH Princeville/Kilauea w Kilauea Elementary School, 2440 Kolo Rd., Kilauea w Kilauea Neighborhood Center, 2460 Keneke St., Kilauea

Five-day emergency food supply

he following is a five-day emergency food supply suitable for a two-person household. The listing includes food, amount and shelf life (in months). Adjust quantities where needed.

Milk w Non-fat dry milk, 1 box (12 1-Qt. env.), (6 months) Canned meat, poultry, fish w Tuna, 1 can (6.5 oz), (12) w Beef stew, 1 can (1 lb. 8 oz.), (18) w Chili with beans, 2 cans (15.5 oz.) (18) w Red or pink salmon, 1 can (7.75 oz.), (18) w Vienna Sausage, 2 cans (5 oz.), (18) w Spam, 2 cans (12 oz.), (18) w Corned beef hash, 2 cans (15 oz.), (18) w Corned beef, 2 cans (12-15 oz.), (18) w Deviled ham, 2 cans (4.5 oz.), (18) w Pork and beans, 2 cans (1 lb.), (18) w Assorted condensed soups, 4 cans (10.75 oz.), (12)

w Chunked chicken, 1 can (12.5 oz.) (18) w Condensed cream of mushroom soup, 2 cans (10.75 oz.), (12) Canned fruits and vegetables w Assorted fruits (peaches, pears, pineapple, etc.), 9 cans (1 lb.), (18) w Assorted vegetables (peas, beans, corn, etc.), 5 cans (1 lb.), (18) w Assorted fruit juices (passion oranges, guava, etc.), 10 cans (12 oz.), (18) w Seedless raisins, 1 box (15 oz.), (12) Cereals and baked goods w Instant hot cereal, 1 box (10 oz., 8 pkg.) (24) w Cold cereal (flakes, bran, etc.), 1 box (12) w Soda crackers, 2 pkg. (13 oz. ea), (1-2) w Rice, 2 lb., (24) w Cookies, 1 pkg., (1-2) Shortening and oils w Salad oil, 1 pt., (3) Sugar and sweets w Sugar, granulated, 1 box (1 lb.), (24+) w Hard candy, gum*, as desired, (18)

w Jelly, 1 jar (1 lb.), (12) Miscellaneous w Instant orange drink, 1 bottle (1 lb.,) (24) w Instant coffee, 1 bottle (2 oz.), (18) w Instant tea, 1 bottle (6 oz.), (18) w Non-dairy creamer, 1 bottle (6 oz.) (indefinitely) w Salt, 1 small shaker (indef.) w Curry powder, 1 jar (indef.) w Peanuts, 1 jar (12) w Mustard, 1 jar (indef.) w Catsup, 1 jar (6 oz.), (indef.) w Lemon-lime soda/ginger ale (1 6-pack) (12) w Peanut butter (unopened), 1 jar (18 oz.) (9) Natural and organic foods w Food without preservatives has a far shorter shelf life. Restock as needed.

Pet food w Varies. Make sure enough pet food is on hand in case stores are closed, and also so pets can be sent to the animal shelter with food.

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A family picks through their scattered belongings after Hurricane ‘Iniki passed over the island in 1992.

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tart collecting the supplies that will see you through the storm and the following two weeks. Keep goods in air-tight containers/plastic bags. Check items periodically to keep them fresh and usable. Below are some suggested items you should check and make sure they are accessible.

◗ Fire extinguisher ◗ Tools: Hammer, ax or hatchet, screwdriver, duct/masking tape, handsaw, etc. ◗ Hypoallergenic adhesive tape ◗ Whistle or air horn ◗ Manual can opener ◗ Flashlights, extra batteries ◗ Charcoal/gas grill, fuel ◗ Chain saw fuel ◗ Lantern and fuel

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◗ Several sheets of plastic, tarpaulin ◗ Gallon-size freezer bags ◗ Clean containers for storing drinks (four quarts per person per day) ◗ Bleach (8 drops per gallon of water) to purify water ◗ Disposable diapers ◗ Mosquito repellent ◗ Extra prescription medication

◗ Water purification tablets ◗ Matches in plastic bags ◗ Pot holders/mitts, tongs ◗ Coolers ◗ First aid manual ◗ Food (canned goods and dried goods) ◗ Two weeks supply of paper plates, towels and disposable utensils

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ere’s a checklist of emergency supplies for each pet in your household.

◗ Mobile home for each pet (carrier, crate or cage) big enough for them to live inside comfortably for up to one week ◗ Collar or harness, I.D. tag, leash and microchip record ◗ Photo of each pet with current health record (vaccinations, flea treatment, worming, etc.) ◗ Minimum of one-week supply of food and special medications ◗ Non-spill bowls for food and water ◗ Cat litter pan with one week supply of litter ◗ Litter scoop, can opener, spoon, etc. ◗ Unbreakable water storage container with one week supply of water ◗ Toys, towels, treats and chews

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Imagine how different things would be if we stockpiled adequate personal protective and medical equipment, and planned and practiced what to do to stop the spread of infections.

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facility, ask to see its disaster plan and infection control plan to determine if it’s adequate for a catastrophe or outbreak.

Have a detailed disaster plan that includes a support network. Caregivers may not be able to reach a loved one in an emergency, especially during an evacuation. You’ll want someone to help your loved one if you can’t be there.

Don’t assume an emergency shelter will open near you. Sheltering in place or at friend or relative’s home in a safe area could also work.

Check to see if your home is engineered to survive a severe storm.

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HURRICANE A tropical cyclone with winds of 74 mph or more.

Torrential rains, destructive waves and high waters, known as storm surges, may create flood conditions in coastal and lowlying areas.

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DO'S & DON'TS DURING A HURRICANE When the sirens sound and the warnings blast that a hurricane is imminent, the best-case scenario would be for you to have been prepared — disaster kit and all. But what do you do when you’re not ready and the storm is upon you?

Here are five do’s and don’ts to follow:

fill your tub(s) with water. If the water is shut off, you don’t have to give up using your toilet. Fill the back tank of your toilet and flush as needed. charge your phone. You should have some time between the warning and the power outage, if it occurs.

sign up for emergency alerts. Your cell phone may be your only avenue for staying abreast of any updates regarding the storm. Sign up at nixle.com.

stay if you are in an evacuation zone. If local authorities direct you to evacuate, follow their instructions and proceed with caution.

protect electronics. Guard TVs and computers from water damage by covering them with plastic bags. Turn off and unplug any unnecessary electrical equipment to keep them safe from power surges.

open a window. It’s a common belief that a cracked window will relieve the pressure in a home, but it’s not true. In fact, windows can actually cause more damage when opened. An open window allows wind to enter the home. The wind must exit somewhere, which often results in a roof or ceiling being blown off.

pack your fridge and freezer. A tightly packed space stays better insulated than an empty one. Fill in the gaps with containers of water and turn the thermostat to the coldest setting. drive unless it is an absolute emergency. With hurricanes come flying debris and flooded roads.

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USEFUL ONLINE RESOURCES American Red Cross redcross.org American Red Cross, Hawai‘i State Chapter hawaiiredcross.org American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals aspca.org/pet-care/disasterpreparedness American Veterinary Medical Association Disaster Preparedness avma.org/disaster Board of Water Supply hbws.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emergency.cdc.gov/disasters

City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management honolulu.gov/dem Federal Emergency Management Agency fema.gov ready.gov

Hawaii County Emergency Response Team hawaiicert.org hawaiicounty.gov/departments/ civil-defense/hawai-i-county-cert Hawaii Emergency Management Agency ready.hawaii.gov dod.hawaii.gov/hiema

FEMA’s “Family Emergency Plan” ready.gov/make-a-plan

Hawaiian Electric Emergency Preparedness hawaiianelectric.com/prepare

Flood Smart floodsmart.gov

Hawaiian Electric Outage Map hawaiianelectric.com/safetyand-outages/power-outages

Food and Drug Administration fda.gov Hawaii County Civil Defense hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense

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Areas subject to inundation by the 1-percent annual chance flood event, generally determined using approximate methodologies.

A

Areas subject to inundation by the 1-percent annual chance flood event, determined by detailed methods.

AE

Areas subject to inundation by 1-percent annual chance shallow flooding (usually areas of ponding) where average depths are between 1 and 3 feet.

Base flood elevations derived from detailed hydraulic analyses are shown in this zone.

AH

Areas subject to inundation by 1-percent annual chance shallow flooding (usually sheet flow on sloping terrain) where average depths are between 1 and 3 feet. Average flood depths derived from detailed hydraulic analyses are shown in this zone. Some Zone AO have been designated in areas with high flood velocities, such as alluvial fans and washes. Communities are encouraged to adopt more restrictive rquirements for these areas.

AO

Areas where there are possible but undetermined flood hazards. In areas designated as Zone D, no analysis of flood hazards has been conducted.

D

Areas subject to inundation by the 1-percent annual chance flood event with additional hazards due to storminduced velocity wave action. Base flood elevations derived from detailed hydraulic analyses are shown. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements and floodplain management standards apply.

VE

Flood insurance rate zones that correspond to areas outside the 1-percent annual chance floodplain and areas protected from the 1-percent annual chance flood by levees.

X

Open water.

Hurricane season has just begun and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency lists out some useful advice and resources to help locals stay safe.

• Know if your home is in an inundation zone, flood zone or susceptible to high winds and other hazards.

• Sign up for local notification alerts (like hnl.info).

• Talk with family members and develop a clear understanding of what you will do if a hurricane or tropical storm threatens. Prepare an action plan that includes details such as whether your family intends to shelter in place or go to a friend or relative’s house.

• Assess and consider investing in flood insurance.

• Build an emergency kit containing up to 14 days of food, water, medicine and other personal hygiene including masks and hand sanitizers.

• Consider retrofitting your house or investing in hurricane clips.

“Due to the elevated risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, we are adding hand sanitizers and face masks to our recommended 14-day emergency kit,” states administrator Luke Meyers. “Because of Hawaii’s isolated location in the Pacific, everyone who plans ahead and prepares an emergency kit helps not only themselves, but they also help their entire community deal with a disaster.”

For more information, visit ready.hawaii.gov.

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