Emergency Preparedness Resources for Hawaiʻi Residents

Posted on: August 27, 2026 | Category: News

Hawaiian Electric's Emergency Preparedness Handbook 2026The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System provides emergency preparedness resources developed by Hawaiian Electric in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency and county emergency management agencies. These resources are designed to help Hawaiʻi residents plan ahead, stay informed, and be better prepared for emergencies.

The printed handbook includes updated information on wildfire safety and prevention and is intended to be used both as an everyday planning tool and during emergency situations. Topics include planning and preparation, emergency response, electrical safety, food and water safety, wildfire safety strategies, and important emergency phone numbers.

Copies of the handbook are available at your local library, while supplies last. Online versions are also offered in multiple languages, including Vietnamese, Cantonese, Ilocano, and Korean, as well as a Keiki (children’s) edition. Visit the Hawaiian Electric website to download a copy.

ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES

For individuals with visual or print disabilities, the Library for the Blind and Print Disabled provides accessible versions of these materials in audio and transcription formats.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of General Election Day, all public libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE | In observance of Veterans Day, all public libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

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ALERT | All Kaua‘i libraries will remain closed through Friday, September 11, 2026, as the island continues to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Lowell. The closure is in accordance with Governor Josh Green’s directive. Please check our website for the latest information on library reopenings and service updates.