Be Prepared!

Preparedness is actions taken to save lives immediately before and during a natural disaster.

Weather Advisories

Hazard-specific Preparedness Actions

Hurricanes	FEMA's Factsheet on Hurricanes Are You Ready for a Hurricane?
Tsunamis	FEMA's Factsheet on Tsunamis
Floods	FEMA's Factsheet on Floods Are You Ready for a Flood? Coping with Floods
Earthquakes	FEMA's Fact Sheet on Earthquakes USGS Earthquake Preparedness Are You Ready for an Earthquake?
Volcanos	FEMA's Factsheet on Volcanoes Volcano Safety Information
Droughts	NOAA Drought Information Center
Wildfires	Wildfire Preparedness FEMA's Factsheet on Wildfires Are You Ready for a Wildfire?
Landslides	Preparing for a landslide FEMA's Factsheet on Landslides Landslide Preparedness Prior and During an Intense Storm
Coastal Erosion

Preparedness requires figuring out what you'll do if essential services break down, developing and practicing a disaster plan, and stocking an emergency kit.

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Family Disaster Kit

Preparing Financially for a Disaster

Animals and Emergencies

Preparedness includes forecasting and warning systems and knowing the location of your nearest emergency shelter.

Emergency Shelters

Oahu Civil Defense

State Civil Defense