As hurricane season approaches, the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging all residents and visitors to take proactive steps now to ensure safety and resiliency. The Central Pacific hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

“Being prepared ahead of time is critical,” said Amos Lonokailua-Hewett, MEMA Administrator. “By getting ready now, we strengthen our ability to care for our families, neighbors, and community. E hoʻomākaukau kākou a e mālama pono.”

The 2025 season is expected to bring near-normal tropical cyclone activity, with an estimated four to five tropical cyclones anticipated, according to the National Weather Service. This includes tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes.

MEMA urges all households to be “Two Weeks Ready” — meaning each person should have at least 14 days’ worth of food, water, medications and essential supplies. Preparing in advance helps ensure community safety, especially during severe weather or utility disruptions.

In addition, residents should assemble go-bags in the event of an evacuation. Each bag should include:

• Important documents
• Chargers and backup batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Hygiene items
• Prescription medications
• Nonperishable food and water (enough for at least 72 hours)
• Personal essentials tailored to individual and family needs

Being informed during a storm is just as important as having the right supplies. MEMA recommends that people:

• Sign up for MEMA Alerts for real-time emergency notifications at mauicounty.gov/MEMA.
• Download the Genasys Protect app for evacuation updates and hazard alerts at https://protect.genasys.com/
• Stay connected through AM/FM radio, all-hazard sirens, local TV, trusted news and social media pages and official emergency alert systems (EAS and WEA).
• Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency’s statewide preparedness survey will help improve outreach and readiness efforts. All residents are encouraged to participate: http://tiny.cc/0gjl001.

For more information on hurricane preparedness and emergency resources, visit mauicounty.gov/MEMA, call (808) 270-7285, or email emergency.management@co.maui.hi.us.