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Hawaii emergency preparedness
FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hawaii's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $1.1 billion, rated Relatively Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, earthquakes and tsunamis.
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Hawaii's biggest natural hazards
FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).
TsunamiRelatively Low$103 million a year
Volcanic activityVery High$29 million a year
LandslideRelatively Moderate$4 million a year
Get ready for inland flooding, earthquakes, wildfires and lightning
Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes
EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers
Official help in Hawaii
- State emergency management: Emergency Management Agency
- Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
- More Hawaii government services: USA.gov
Build a kit for your household
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