Below are resources that may be able to assist you in locating and receiving aid in the wake of Hurricane Olivia in Hawai'i. You may wish to contact these providers for additional information.
Shelters
Maui https://www.mauicounty.gov/1472/Emergency-Shelters
Shelters open on Oahu, Maui County as Olivia closes in http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/39071353/list-shelters-to-open-in-maui- county-as-olivia-closes-in
Kauai http://kauaigis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9efbad608f40 4e9983e19f274caf2447
Local Salvation Army Locator http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
As an additional resource, we have provided the website information for AirBNB and VRBO, which may offer reduced rates for housing in times of disaster. AirBNB, https://www.airbnb.com/disaster-response VRBO, https://www.vrbo.com
Closures
Road Closures http://www.kitv.com/category/305532/road-closures
"LIST: What's closing or canceled as Olivia targets island chain" http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/39063550/list-whats-closing-or-canceled- as-olivia-targets-island-chain
"School Closures Due to Tropical Storm Olivia" http://www.kitv.com/story/39071517/school-closures-due-to-tropical-storm-olivia
Crisis Response Resources
NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Center http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc
Red Cross Local Hawaii https://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii.html
United Way 2-1-1 – Aloha United Way http://www.auw211.org 2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food or programs for your families.
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency http://dod.hawaii.gov/hiema
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) https://www.fema.gov 500 C Street Southwest Washington, DC 20472 800-621-FEMA
If a disaster is declared, please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance to apply online.
Red Cross Smartphone Apps Apps will update people on current situation and provide information on safety during a disaster. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa&hl=en https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-aid-by-american-red/id529160691?mt=8
Resources on Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
Hurricane Safety https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of- emergencies/hurricane.html
"Hurricane Safety Tips: Learn What to Do Before, During, and After a Hurricane" https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4068/updates/hurricane-safety-tips-learn-what-do- during-and-after-hurricane
"How to Prepare for a Hurricane" https://www.nationwide.com/hurricanes.jsp
"Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources" https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane
"Hurricane Checklist: What to Do Before and After the Storm" https://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/27/us/hurricane-preparation/index.html
Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html
Hurricane Safety Checklists http://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists