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Emergency Prepardness

This information provided to the Hawaii State Public Library System by Hawaiian Electric in partnership with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Oahu Department of Emergency Management, Maui, Molokai, Lanai Emergency Management Agency, and the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency is intended to help prepare you and your family for an emergency. This information includes recent additions to previous guides on wildfire safety and prevention. Please use this guide as an everyday planning tool as well as for emergency responses. Both audio, transcribed, and print versions are available here, and hard copy handbooks may be obtained at your local public library.

Handbook for Emergency Preparedness by HECO Audio File
Handbook for Emergency Preparedness by HECO Transcription File

Planning and Preparation Audio File
Planning and Preparation Transcription File

Emergencies Audio File
Emergencies Transcription File

Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Strategy Audio File
Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Strategy Transcription File

Electrical Safety Audio File
Electrical Safety Transcription File

Food and Water Safety Audio File
Food and Water Safety Transcription File

Important Phone Numbers Audio File
Important Phone Numbers Transcription File

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