Waimanalo, Hawaii.  The beginning of the hurricane season brings also the anxiety everyone encounters once the watch and warnings are announced and the possibility of the storm approaching near our State. 

WHHA encourages everyone to "prepare" a checklist and to begin "checking off" each item as soon as you can.  "Avoid wasteful spending, unneeded travelling and using your gasoline more wisely beforehand, rather than reacting last minute." commented WHHA President Paul Richards.  WHHA is recommending our homesteaders to begin planning for the worst and hoping for the best by stocking, preparing on some of these suggested items:

Battery or hand operated radio

Flashlights

Batteries

Bottled water

First Aid kit

Personal medication

Hygiene and personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc.)

Extra clothes, towels packed in plastic bags

Footwear (extra slippers, athletic shoes, etc.)

Extra cash (ATMs and Credit-ATM purchases may be limited)

Butane stove and cartridges

Cooler

Water jugs

Poly sheeting, tarps

Rope, duct and masking tape

Ensure important papers, documents are kept dry

For more helpful information, check out the following websites:

Family Emergency Plan

Hawaii State Civil Defense