Maui County hurricane guide¶
The Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) plans for hurricanes, tsunamis, and other hazards for Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi. Maui County has no incorporated towns. Kalawao County, the Kalaupapa area on Molokaʻi, is separate and is run by the state Department of Health.
Checked on October 5, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from Maui Emergency Management Agency. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Water and sewer emergencies | 808-270-7633 | Department of Water Supply 24/7 help line for broken mains, leaks, water quality concerns, or low water pressure. |
Official alerts and information¶
- MEMA Alerts and Genasys Protect: Maui County says to get evacuation news through the Genasys Protect app and MEMA Alerts, which can be downloaded from this page. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Maui County Emergency Management FAQs: The county's answers on sirens, evacuation, shelters, and hurricane safety. Sirens are tested at 11:45 a.m. on the first working day of each month. Website.
Evacuation zones¶
Maui County tells people to find their tsunami evacuation zone by entering an address in NOAA's tsunami evacuation map. If you are in the zone, go inland or to high ground, about 50 feet above sea level if possible. For coastal evacuations the county says orders come through sirens, the Emergency Alert System, wireless alerts, and MEMA alerts.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
Maui County announces shelter openings over radio and local television, and says shelters may not open right away. Do not go to a shelter until it is announced as open, then go to the nearest open one. Bring an evacuation kit, because shelter supplies are very limited. The county says pets are allowed at most shelters if crated, so plan ahead. Visitors in hotels should follow their hotel plan.
Power, water and debris¶
- Maui County Department of Water Supply: 24/7 help line for broken mains, leaks, water quality concerns, or low water pressure. Office line 808-270-7816, weekdays 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: 808-270-7633. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 5, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.