This is a map of shelters on the island of Oahu to be open during hurricane Lane in case it is needed please listen to local news sources and follow preparation instructions below if required. Check the Hawaii News Now Hurricane Center Website for the most up to date information on the hurricane path.

Hurricane Checklist

FAMILY PREPAREDNESS

Preparing for natural disaster… whether it’s a hurricane, tsunami, flood, or some other event…could mean the difference in survival. Taking the time to assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit to meet the basic needs of your household will help bridge the temporary loss of everyday conveniences. What would you do without food, water, and electricity? Your supply kit should be built around basic items which help cope with these and other personal hardships.

The time to prepare a disaster supplies kit is now. During an emergency, supplies will be in big demand and stores will run out of inventory quickly. And once disaster hits, there won’t be time to search for supplies.

The American Red Cross recommends six basics to stock at home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing, bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. Keep items you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy – to – carry container.

For more information, contact your county civil defense agency or local chapter of the American Red Cross.

Below are guidelines to consider for basic disaster supplies. Items most likely needed in case of evacuation are marked by an asterisk (*).

WATER

Store 1 gallon of water per person per day ( 2 quarts for drinking, 2 quarts for food preparation and sanitation). Keep at least a 3 – day supply of water for each person in your household.

To purify water for safe drinking supply:

Boil vigorously 1 – 3 minutes.

Use purification tablets available at most drug stores. Follow package directions.

Use household bleach. (Must contain 5.24% hypochlorite) For one gallon of water, add 8 drops (⅛ teaspoon) if water is clear; if water is cloudy, add 16 drops (1/4 teaspoon). For five gallons of water, if water is clear, add ½ teaspoon; if cloudy, 1 teaspoon. Let water stand at least 30 minutes before drinking.

FOOD

Store at least a 3 – day supply of nonperishable food. Select items which don’t require refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. * Include a selection from food listing below in your Disaster Supplies Kit.
Suggestions:

WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT

Without electricity, food in refrigerators and freezers will spoil. If you know in advance that power will be shut off:

FOOD SAFETY

How long food remains frozen in the freezer depends on the amount, type, temperature, and freezer insulation. Keep freezer door closed for as long as possible to prevent loss of cold air. Large cuts of meat or poultry will stay frozen longer than baked goods or small items. In fully loaded separate freezers, food may remain frozen for 48 to 72 hours. Food thaws quicker in a refrigerator/freezer, but should remain frozen about 12 hours or longer in a side – by – side unit or up to 24 hours in a top or bottom – mount freezer.

Use refrigerated foods as soon as possible. It is difficult to make general recommendations about food safety as this depends on the type of food, its preparation and handling.

Some guidelines:

Vinegar and oil salad dressings, jellies, jams, may be left unrefrigerated unless they have been contaminated by poultry or meat juices. Discard if moldy: mustard, catsup, and pickles.

Previously frozen foods: Meat, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables can usually be safely refrozen if they still have ice crystals present or are very cold (40 degrees F or lower), but there will be some loss of quality. Refrozen foods should be used as soon as possible. When cooking, remember that refrozen foods have been thawed once. If thawing is necessary, do it in the refrigerator or microwave, not by thawing at room temperature.

Discard any food that has an off color or odor, or food that has warmed to room temperature for an unknown length of time.

Generally, if in question about the food safety, discard it.

FIRST AID KIT

Assemble a First Aid Kit for your home and one for each car. Each kit* should include:

Non – prescription drugs

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

SANITATION

CLOTHING AND BEDDING

SPECIAL ITEMS

Remember family members with special needs, such as infants, elderly or disabled persons.

For Baby *

For Adults *

  • Heart and high blood pressure medication
  • Insulin
  • Prescription drugs
  • Denture Needs
  • Contact lenses and supplies
  • Extra eye glasses

Entertainment– games and books

Important Family Documents – Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container. (Important documents and valuables are best kept in a bank safety deposit box.)

  • Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
  • Passports, social security cards, immunization records
  • Bank account and credit card numbers, companies
  • Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
  • Family records – birth, marriage, death certificates

SUGGESTIONS AND REMINDERS

YOUR FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN

Getting started…

NOTE. Most shelters in Hawaii are not equipped to provide meals, beds, or emergency care. You must bring food, clothing, bedding, and special items with you. Pets are not allowed in shelters. Contact your local humane society or vet for information on how to care for pets and livestock in a disaster.