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Hawaii, Hurricane Ignacio and Hurricane Jimena in this image taken at 5 a.m. HST Monday, August 31, 2015. Photo courtesy of NOAA-NASA GOES Project

Natural Hazard Preparedness Workshops in Hilo and Honokaa

Learn how to prepare your family and home for the hurricane season with workshops being held in Hilo (June 23) and Honokaa (June 24).

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Proposed standards for private sector preparedness; comments deadline Nov. 15

Proposed standards for private sector preparedness; comments deadline Nov. 15

MEDIA RELEASE Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has announced new proposed standards for a 9/11 Commission-recommended program for the private sector to improve preparedness for disasters and emergencies. “Preparedness is a shared responsibility and everyone — including businesses, universities and non-profit organizations — has a role to play,” Napolitano said. “Ensuring our private […]

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June 1 marks start of hurricane season

June 1 marks start of hurricane season

Karin Stanton/Hawaii247.com Contributing Editor Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs to Nov. 30. That’s not news and neither, really, is the reminder to make sure you are prepared in case we get one. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the 2009 season will be near normal with four to seven hurricanes likely. […]

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