Civil Defense Agency
The Maui Civil Defense Agency has responsibility for
administering and operating the various local, state, and Federal civil
defense programs for the County. This includes planning, preparing, and
coordinating civil defense operations in meeting disaster situations and
coordinating post-disaster recovery operations.
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness is an individual and family responsibility. The
two most important precautions you need to take are develop a Personal
Preparation Plan and assemble an Emergency
Survival Kit.
- Personal Preparation Plan
Emergencies and disasters can occur anytime. Some allow for certain
preparations; others occur without warning. Residents and visitors in
Hawai`i must be prepared for emergencies that could arise from natural
or technological disasters. Planning ahead and making provisions for
your family's needs can make a big difference in your ability to cope
with emergencies.
Be prepared. Make sure all family members know
what to do in case of emergency.
Decide where the family will meet if separated,
where you will seek shelter, and what you will take with you if you
must evacuate.
If an emergency occurs, remain calm. Follow your
plan. Listen to the radio or television for instructions and information.
Know warning signals and shelter locations.
- Assemble an Emergency
Survival Kit
Prepare a survival kit for home use or to take to a shelter. Use the
following list as a guideline.
- A four-week supply of prescription medicines
- A five-day supply of non-perishable food
- Non-perishable special dietary foods, if necessary
- Ice chest
- Water, minimum of 2 quarts per person per
day
- Pet food
- Candles
- Matches
- Fuel for stoves, hibachis, or lanterns
- Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, or air mattresses
- Flashlights, batteries and extra bulbs
- Portable radio and extra batteries
- Extra clothing, eye glasses
- Masking tape for windows and glass doors
- Personal hygiene items such as toothbrush,
toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
- Special items for infants, elderly or family
members with special needs
- Quiet games, books, playing cards, and favorite
toys for children
- Important papers including driver's license,
special medical information, insurance policies, and property inventories
(written or videotaped)
- First aid kit and water purification kit (tablets
or chlorine available at drug stores)
Additional preparedness information and brochures
is available at Maui Civil Defense Agency at Kalana 0 Maui Building,
200 South High Street, Wailuku, Maui or call 270-7285.
Warning Sirens And Procedures
A monthly test of the EAS and warning sirens is conducted at 11:45 a.m. on the first state work day of each month. This consists of a 45 second solid tone. During a disaster, a steady three-minute siren tone is the attention alert signal. When the siren is heard, tune your radio or television to any local station and listen for emergency information and instructions.
Listen to Emergency Alert System broadcasts for further
instructions and the all-clear announcement.
Information Access
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) will provide you with the information
you need. Civil Defense instructions are broadcast over radio, television,
and cable TV systems. Tune to your local station when you hear the warning
sirens. do not use the telephone except for serious emergencies.
Weather Information Sources
NOAA Weather Radio Broadcasts on following frequencies:
162.550 MHZ
162.400 MHZ
NOAA Weather Radio Broadcasts recording phone numbers:
Maui: 871-6706
Lana`i: 565-6033
Moloka`i: 552-2477
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