A Message from State Civil Defense:

Having an emergency plan can make a big difference during or following a

disaster. Fill in the blanks on this template to create a plan for your family or
create your own. Review your plan with family members at least once a year.

Emergency Plan for the ___________‘Ohana

Contact Numbers: Important Locations:

Emergency Contact (in state) Hospital

Emergency Contact (out of state) Post-Disaster Meeting Place 1

Alternate Emergency Contact Post-Disaster Meeting Place 2

Alternate Emergency Contact Emergency Shelter/Pet Shelter 1

Doctor Emergency Shelter/Pet Shelter 2

Doctor Emergency Shelter/Pet Shelter 3

Veterinarian Note: For emergency shelter locations visit

www.scd.hawaii.gov. All of the listed shelters may not be
Insurance Agent open so it is important to know the three nearest you and to
follow civil defense instructions.
Emergency Data for Family and Friends:

Name Name

Phone Numbers (Work/School, Cellular) Phone Numbers (Work/School, Cellular)

Work/School Address Work/School Address

Other Hangouts Other Hangouts

Name Name

Phone Numbers (Work/School, Cellular) Phone Numbers (Work/School, Cellular)

Work/School Address Work/School Address

Other Hangouts Other Hangouts

Emergency Checklist: What does it mean? Watches, Warnings, and Advisories.
Gas tank at least one-quarter filled? Hurricane/Tropical Storm Watch: Hurricane/Tropical Storm
conditions are possible within 36 hours.
Battery-powered radio or television nearby and working? Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning: Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Call signs and frequencies for primary radio stations: conditions are expected within 24 hours.
Oahu - KSSK 590AM Flood Advisory: Exercise caution due to hazardous driving
KRTR 96.3FM conditions. Be alert for ponding & debris on roadway; slippery roads
Kauai - KQNG 93.5FM & poor visibility.
Maui - KMVI 550AM Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Be alert!
Flash Flood Warning: Flooding is imminent or already occurring.
Hilo - KWXX 94.7FM Get to high ground if you are in a flood prone area.
Kona - KKBG 97.9FM Tsunami Watch: Issued by Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC)
Emergency Kit with one gallon of water per person, per day after distant earthquakes with potential to create a tsunami in Hawaii.
Tsunami waves are possible.
accessible? Tsunami Warning: Issued whenever tsunami waves have been
Electricity, gas, and water shut off (if evacuating)? confirmed by PTWC and/or a damaging wave is detected.
Urgent Local Tsunami Warning: Issued when a local earthquake
Important papers (e.g. identification, deeds, titles, etc.) and has occurred and damaging waves are probable. Wave travel time
spare cash with you? may be as short as 10-20 minutes.
Knowing where to go and who to contact before, during, and after an emergency or disaster can make a big difference.
This template seeks to give you a head start in planning. Other important considerations are the location and construction
of your home, workplace, or school. To find out if you live, work, or play in a tsunami evacuation zone, visit our website
at www.scd.hawaii.gov or check the disaster preparedness pages in the front of your phone book.