Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawaii: Sunday - Know Your Risk: Water and Wind

The first step of preparing for hurricanes is to know your risk. Find out today what types of water and wind hazards could happen where you live. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can be felt hundreds of miles inland, and significant impacts can occur regardless of the storm’s strength. Know if you live in an area prone to flooding, if you live in an evacuation zone, and identify any structural weaknesses in your home.

https://www.noaa.gov/know-your-risk-water-wind

Find out if you're in a flood zone:

https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home

Find out if you're susceptible to storm surge:

https://www.hurricanes.gov/nationalsurge

Please note that the storm surge maps are composites created by simulating tens of thousands of hurricane tracks. No one hurricane will create this level of flooding in all locations. They are meant to be used for risk assessment and planning.

Homeowner’s Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards - Part 2 provides an overview of natural hazards in Hawaii. Printed versions are available for free at libraries across the Hawaii State Public Library System.

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