Aloha Hawaii Council of Community Associations

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Aloha Hawaii Council of Community Associations

Key Elements of Disasters Relatively unexpected May overwhelm emergency personnel Can pose a threat to lives, property and the environment Government resources may not be available

It happened in Hawaii… Tsunami

Hypothetical Tsunami Events Solomon Tonga Mariana Cascadia (Mw 9.1) Japan

It happened in Hawaii… Earthquake

It can happen any day with fires, floods and rock slides

It happened here with Hurricane Iniki…

Historical Hurricane Tracks (1949-2006)

Public Shelters Provides short-term protections Will be very crowded Some risk involved No amenities

Private Sheltering Authority: Section 128-19, Hawaii Revised Statutes Immunity from negligence liability Protection does not extend to gross negligence

Private Shelter Program Shelter-in-place program Courtesy site survey Designated safe areas No compensation Hold harmless

Community Preparedness Organizations and citizens should prepare by: Identifying potential hazards Reducing hazards, if possible Family Preparedness Developing a Family Preparedness Plan Neighborhood Awareness Identifying local assets (Map Your Neighborhood) Organizing the community

Involve your child in preparing for emergencies Helps them keep calm in an emergency Putting together a communications plan and establishing a gathering place will lessen your worry should an emergency occur when you are not with your child Things you can do Listen to and talk about weather forecasts Practice evacuation drills Enlist their help in putting together emergency kits Visit www.fema.gov/kids together

Make an Emergency Plan Write down contact numbers and include an out-of-state contact if possible Be familiar with Hawaii’s warning system and the terms used (i.e., advisory, watch, warning) Designate family assembly areas

Make an Emergency Kit RADIO, flashlight and extra batteries 1 gallon of water per person per day (this accounts for 2 liters for drinking and 2 liters for hygiene) 5-7 days of non-perishable food, manual can opener and utensils/plates Important papers (identification, insurance policies, bank records) A copy of your emergency plan

What to do after a disaster Wait for the All Clear Take into account: Safety Debris Utilities Food and Water Shelter Possible curfew