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  
Wildfires

Wildfire Preparedness
FEMA's Factsheet on Wildfires
Fire Safety in Your Home
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