Yes, There’s a Blizzard Warning in Hawaii.

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HONOLULU – A Blizzard warning is in effect in Hawaii.

A “Kona Low” weather system will be impacting the Hawaiian islands and could bring as much as 25 inches of rain, along with flash floods, damaging winds and landslides to parts of the State, which makes preparedness vital for the safety of your ʻohana and property.

Rainfall on Friday and Saturday already has damaged roads and caused localized flooding, and the same weather system has driven dangerously high winds and surf, along with snow at high elevations. Conditions are expected to worsen beginning Sunday afternoon, with effects lasting for several days this week.

Blizzard warnings in Hawaii are very rare, but not unheard of.

The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) issued these tips to residents in the area:

Floods are one of the most common hazards in Hawai’i

  • During heavy rains, or human-made structure failures such as a dam breach, flash flooding can occur quickly and without warning.
  • Be prepared to evacuate and move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to act.
  • Do not cross fast-flowing water in your vehicle or on foot – Turn around, do not drown!

 

  • Contact your property/casualty agent or broker about flood insurance, which is offered through the National Flood Insurance Program.

 

Make a Plan

  • Plan escape routes – ensure all family members know where to go and how to get out.
  • Meeting place – choose a physical location to meet if communication between family members is down.
  • Family communication – identify a family member who lives out-of-state who everyone can notify when they are safe.

Pack a 14-day ‘Go-Kit’ for your family

 

  • Change of clothes and sturdy shoes
  • 1 gallon of water per person per day
  • Non-perishable foods
  • Face coverings, gloves, and sanitizer
  • First aid kit
  • Battery-powered or crank-powered radio
  • Flashlight
  • Batteries
  • Manual can opener
  • Hygiene supplies
  • Whistle
  • Important documents

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