Evacuation & Shelters
Emergency contacts, shelters, and evacuation info for Hawaii
Emergency Contacts
Oʻahu Shelters
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Hawaiʻi Island Shelters
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Other Islands
Shelter Types
Hurricane Refuge Area — A place to ride out the storm for people without safer options. Must bring supplies; not equipped with backup power.
Post-Impact (Congregate) Shelter — Opened after a disaster for people unable to return home until other arrangements can be made.
Evacuation Shelter — A safe facility for people required to evacuate or unable to get home. Limited supplies and services.
Assembly Area — Parking lot or outdoor waiting area. Unstaffed — opened when it is not possible to safely send workers to operate a shelter.
Tsunami Evacuation Zones
NOAA Tsunami Evacuation Map
Interactive map showing tsunami inundation zones
Honolulu Emergency Evacuation
Official City & County of Honolulu evacuation info
Key Tsunami Guidance
- 1.Move to high ground immediately — get at least 100 feet above sea level or 2 miles inland.
- 2.Move inland — if you cannot get to high ground, move as far inland as possible away from the coast.
- 3.Listen for sirens — outdoor warning sirens signal an imminent threat. Tune to local radio/TV for instructions.
- 4.Stay away from the coast — do not return to low-lying areas until officials give the all-clear.
Outdoor Warning Sirens
Steady Tone (3 minutes)
A steady, continuous tone indicates a tsunami warning or other natural disaster. Immediately move to high ground or inland. Turn on local radio or TV for emergency information.
Wailing Tone (3 minutes)
A wailing (rising and falling) tone indicates an attack warning or other imminent threat. Take shelter immediately. Tune to the Emergency Alert System for instructions.
Monthly Testing
Sirens are tested on the first business day of each month at 11:45 AM (Hawaii Standard Time). Tests consist of a steady tone for approximately 45 seconds. No action is needed during a test.