What you should be doing during a hurricane “watch” and “warning”
A hurricane watch is declared when there is a threat of possible hurricane conditions at any time within the next 36 hours.
A hurricane warning is declared when hurricane conditions are expected at any time within the next 24 hours.
Watch
- Monitor Civil Defense updates
- Review your Family Disaster Plan
- Check your Emergency Survival Kit
- Shutter/tape windows and glass doors
- Store important documents
- Secure outdoor and hazardous items
Warning
- Monitor Civil Defense updates
- Stay indoors
- Stay away from windows
- Fill up containers with drinking water
- Fill up sinks and bathtubs with storage water
- Use telephone only for emergencies
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Active Alerts
Visit the Civil Defense website for up-to-date information.