Evacuation Info

GENERAL EVACUATION INFORMATION

• This is information that is recommended by National and Local Agencies

• Sign up for your local emergency notification system:

• Hawaii Civil Defense Alerts

If there is a Hazard that makes it unsafe to stay in place during an Emergency, Fire, Storm, Hazardous Material emergency:

Do the following:

• •  Leave Early, don’t hesitate if you feel unsafe, leave early enough to avoid being trapped.

  •  If you have your emergency Go Bag, put it in your vehicle.

  •  Gather unreplaceable items needed quickly: IF TIME ALLOWS

  • REMEMBER THE 8 P’S!

    • People and Pets

    • Pictures and Photo Albums

    • PC’s

    • Papers (important)

    • Prescriptions and Medications (for your pets too)

    • Plastics (credit cards)

    • Personal Devices (phones and chargers)

    • Passports and IDs

 If time allows: Call or email the out-of-Area contact in your family communications plan. Tell them where you are going.

• Secure your home by closing and locking doors and windows. Open curtains.

•  Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small appliances. Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in.

•  If you have a fireplace, close the damper.

•  Move all combustible items from your lanai into the middle of your living room, if possible, away from sliding doors.

•  Leave exterior lights on so firefighters can see your Condo. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that provide some protection such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and a hat.

•  Take blankets/sleeping bags and pillows.

•  Check with neighbors who may need a ride or assistance.

•  Leave a note telling others when you left and where you are going.

•  The evacuation route is Paniolo Ave to Waikoloa Road and the emergency HULU Street. Up/Mauka or Down/Makai, depends on where the incident is. The road will be crowded use caution and patience.

Create Your Own Action Plan,

• Make an EMERGENCY SUPPLIES GO KIT: For more information on emergency supplies visit redcross.org/get-help.