Hurricane season in Hawaii extends from June 1 to November 30. During this time, weather conditions in the Pacific make the formation of formidable storms much more likely. When they hit land, they create numerous problems for residents, including a lack of electricity and safe drinking water. That’s why it’s smart to prepare for these issues now with the following tips.

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season

1. Make a Plan

Keep emergency and relatives’ numbers in your phone and written down so everyone can stay in touch. Also, designate a safe room—stay away from windows and stay on the ground floor. If you’re worried your home is not a safe place to shelter, make plans with friends or relatives. 

If you’re told to evacuate, you will need to find the nearest shelter for when a hurricane hits. However, there are some new precautions to take because of COVID-19. Add face masks, hand sanitizer, soap, and cleaning supplies. Make sure to disinfect any surfaces before touching them, and do your best to keep a distance from others. 

2. Trim Landscaping

Hurricanes bring strong winds, and if you have loose or damaged tree limbs around your property, they can easily become dangerous projectiles. Before hurricane season is in full force, trim back all of the trees and remove heavy fruits, like coconuts, to minimize the risk of property damage and injuries.

3. Build a Disaster Kit

After a hurricane, you may be left without electricity or safe drinking water, so you need to be prepared and stock up on non-perishable food items and safe drinking water. 

A lack of electricity can also cause water treatment services to malfunction, leaving you with no distilled water. Invest in bottled water instead.

Keep flashlights and a medical kit as well.

4. Review Your Insurance Policy

Insurance can provide financial assistance to repair or rebuild your home and replace damaged belongings, but most homeowners’ policies don’t cover the costs associated with flooding. Since this is a likely occurrence during hurricane season, consider adding flood insurance to your policy to account for those costs.

Get ready for the upcoming hurricane season by contacting Menehune Water Company in Aiea, HI. For over 30 years, they’ve provided local residence and businesses with FREE and convenient water delivery services. Call (808) 487-7777 to schedule a delivery, or learn more about their services online.