There is no weapon to combat natural disasters other than being informed and prepared. Be it a flood, hurricane, tsunami, or volcanic eruption, the men and women of Hawaii know that it pays to be aware. We have collected some very helpful links when it comes to preparing yourself for the unfortunate possibility of a hurricane here in Hawaii.
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center
A governing authority responsible for tracking and helping administer warnings to Hawaii and other areas, the CPHC provides a wealth of information online. One of the most important assets on their website is an up-to-date radar image of the area and storm tracking for the general populace. You can find that information at this link:
http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/cphc/
The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency
Hawaii County’s CDA is responsible for emergency preparedness and response throughout the islands. They have compiled a brief, easy to follow document that helps newcomers and old timers alike properly prepare for the event of a hurricane hitting Hawaii. You can find their preparedness guide at this link:
http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/cphc/
Wiki
For a rather comprehensive list of past Hawaiian hurricanes and tropical storms, there is few better resources than Wikipedia.com. You can learn about past hurricanes of Hawaii including damages, historical events, and more by clicking here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hawaii_hurricanes