Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Many people rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane approaches. Learn about all the different actions your community can take to prepare and recover from the hazards associated with hurricanes

https://www.noaa.gov/help-your-neighbor-hurricane-preparedness

Today we sit down with Hollie Reina from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to talk about neighbors helping neighbors:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd0UTvf_iMk

Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities, Access, or Functional Needs from Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.

Emergency Preparedness Handbook from Hawaiian Electric - available in English, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Ilocano, and Korean.

Emergency Preparedness Quick Tips and Checklist from Hawaiian Electric - available in English, Chinese, Hawaiian, Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog.

Hawaii Hazards Awareness and Resilience Program (HHARP) - The aim of the program is to help communities prepare to be self-reliant during and after natural hazard events, improve their ability to take care of their own needs, and reduce the negative impacts of disasters. Find points of contact for getting involved.

To help residents prepare in advance of hurricane season, NWS Honolulu will share information on a different topic each day during Hurricane Preparedness Week:

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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Friday - Help Your Neighbor