Emergencies can happen suddenly and may cause serious harm to people, property, or the environment. Having a plan in place is essential to maintain a healthy and safe home.

FEMA App: Your All-in-One Emergency Tool

strongly recommend downloading the FEMA app—it’s your all-in-one tool for real-time weather alerts, finding nearby emergency shelters, preparing for  common hazards, and much more. Everything you need for staying safe is right  at your fingertips. 

Available on: 

• Android: Google Play Store or text ANDROID to 43362 (4FEMA)
• iOS: Apple App Store or text APPLE to 43362 (4FEMA) 

Get Informed

1. Know the types of disasters that could affect your workplace or area.
2. Learn how to respond: 

Hazard Information Sheets

Download individual sheets of the following:

Monitor Alerts

Follow proper procedures when alarms sound

•  NOAA Weather Radio 
  • TV, radio, mobile alerts 
  • County emergency alert accounts: 
    • Kauai 
    • Hawaii County
    • Honolulu 
    • Maui County 

Make a Plan

Disasters can separate families, so it’s important to know how to stay in touch and where to meet.

Step 1: Discuss with Household or Network 

• Emergency Alerts: WEAs, EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, IPAWS, FEMA App
• Shelter Plan: Where will you go?
• Evacuation Route: Map it out
• Communication Plan: Household info, Emergency contacts, Meeting places – Emergency Kit: Update as needed

Build a Disaster Kit 

Stock your emergency preparedness kit with enough food and water for at least 14 days.
Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

• Water (1 gallon per person per day)
• Non-perishable food (several days)
• Battery-powered/hand-crank radio + NOAA Weather Ra dio
• Flashlight & extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle
• Dust mask
• Plastic sheeting, duct tape, scissors
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, plastic ties
• Wrench/pliers (for utilities)
• Manual can opener
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers & backup battery
  

Go Folder

• Bank/insurance contacts
• IDs
• Copies of credit/debit cards & checks
• Insurance policies
• Medical info
• Property records & photos/receipts of valuables

Step 2: Consider Household Needs

• Ages & responsibilities of household members
• Medical needs, disabilities, prescriptions, equipment
• Language, culture, and religious considerations
• Pets or service animals
• School-aged children

Step 3: Create a Family Emergency & Communication Plan

• Designate an out-of-area contact
• Decide on safe meeting spots
• Keep updated emergency and medical info
• Practice connecting via text, calls, or social media
• Use FEMA’s online form for quick setup

Step 4: Practice Your Plan

Regularly review and rehearse your plan with your family or household

References

• FDIC. (2020, August 24). In case of a disaster or emergency, what documents should I keep organized? FDIC Knowledge Center.
  https://ask.fdic.gov/fdicinformationandsupportcenter/s/article/Q-In-case-of-a disaster- or-emergency-what-documents-should-I-keep
  organized?language=en_US
• Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025, August 20). Disasters and emergencies. Ready.gov. https://www.ready.gov/be-informed
• Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2023, December 22). Toolkits. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Ready.gov.
  https://www.ready.gov/business/toolkits
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (2024, February 5). Ready business. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Ready.gov.
  https://www.ready.gov/business
• WASIP Ltd. (2022, July 12). Emergency preparedness in the workplace. https://wasip.com/2022/07/12/emergency-preparedness-in-the workplace/