Emergency contacts, shelters, and evacuation info for Hawai‘i
Emergency shelters · statewide status
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Honolulu DEM · updates every 5 min
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense · updates every 5 min
Official shelter lists from each county
What each designation means when it opens
Hurricane Refuge Area
Ride out the storm for people without safer options. Bring your own supplies; not equipped with backup power.
Post-Impact (Congregate)
Opened after a disaster for people unable to return home until other arrangements can be made.
Evacuation Shelter
Safe facility for people required to evacuate or unable to get home. Limited supplies and services.
Assembly Area
Parking lot or outdoor waiting area. Unstaffed, opened when it isn't possible to send workers.
Minutes matter · act fast
Find your zone before a warning is issued
Know the difference between a real alert and a test
Real alert
Steady 3-minute tone
Tsunami warning or other natural disaster. Move to high ground or inland. Turn on local radio or TV.
Monthly test
1st working day · 11:45 AM HST
45-second steady tone. No action needed, a good reminder to check your plan.