preparedness
Hawaii Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness for Hawaii households. Hurricanes, Tsunamis, Volcanic activity. What's actually likely where you live, and what to do about it.
2026-05-19
self reliance
Hawaii Land and Self-Reliance Guide
Hawaii land guide: water rights (state permit system), rainwater collection law, cottage food rules, right-to-farm protections, livestock zoning, and growing conditions for HI landowners.
2026-05-31
case studies
Hilo, Hawaii 1960: The Tsunami That Came in Eight Waves, and Why 61 People Didn't Leave
On May 23, 1960, a tsunami generated by the world's largest recorded earthquake arrived at Hilo Bay, Hawaii after traveling 6,200 miles across the Pacific in 15 hours. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Syst
2026-05-24
case studies
Lahaina 2023: 101 Deaths, No Sirens, and the Decision That Still Divides Hawaii
August 8, 2023. Hurricane-force winds downed power lines that started a fire in Lahaina, Hawaii. Firefighters contained the morning fire for five hours, then left. At 2:52 PM, it rekindled. By 5:30 PM
2026-05-25
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