Resources

Prepare NOW Hawaiʻi

Prepare N.O.W. Hawaiʻi is an initiative designed to enhance community resilience and readiness for emergencies. The program emphasizes three key components:

  • N = Necessities Identify essential items and resources you need to sustain yourself and your family during an emergency for two weeks. 
  • O = Organization Create a structured plan for how you will respond to various emergencies, including roles for family members and communication plans.
  • W = Wellness Focus on both physical and mental well-being, ensuring that you and your loved ones are prepared to cope with the stress of emergencies.

Get Ready

  1. Make a Plan Create an emergency plan for everyone in your household that outlines what to do in different scenarios, including evacuation routes and communication strategies.
  2. Build a Kit Gather essential supplies for everyone you live with, such as food, water, medications, important documents, comfort items, flashlights, batteries, radios, and other necessities, in a designated emergency bag for easy access during a crisis.
  3. Stay Informed Keep updated on emergency information before, during, and after an event through reliable sources like local news, emergency alerts, and community resources.

By focusing on these elements, Prepare N.O.W. Hawaiʻi aims to empower individuals and families to be proactive in their efforts to prepare for emergencies where they live, work, gather, and travel. 

Print & Digital Resources

Prepare N.O.W. Hawaiʻi provides a variety of helpful emergency preparedness resources, videos, public health campaign information (including ready-made toolkits), and free print materials that are available in multiple languages. 

Disaster Mental Health 

Natural disasters and public health emergencies can be highly stressful, impacting mental

and emotional well-being. Resources are available to help.

  • Hawaiʻi CARES 988 A 24/7 crisis line for counseling and support. Call or text 988, or reach 808-832-3100 in Hawaiʻi or 800-753-6879 toll-free.
  • Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 or 433-SUPPORT on WhatsApp for crisis assistance.
  • Family Guidance Center Apply online for regional mental health services.
  • Multilingual Support is available for those experiencing emotional distress related to disasters.
  • Maui Community Health Centers Provides in-person support, including counseling and psychiatric care.

Natural Disasters

The following resources are set up to assist you in the event of a natural disaster:

Public Health Emergencies

In the event of a public health emergency, the following resources will provide the latest information: