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…

Mariana

Solomon Tonga

Japan

It happened in Hawaii…

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 StatutesImmunity from negligence liabilityProtection 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 emergencyPutting 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 doListen to and talk about weather forecastsPractice evacuation drillsEnlist their help in putting together emergency kitsVisit 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:

SafetyDebrisUtilitiesFood and WaterShelterPossible curfew