With almost all weather events, there are different levels of alerts issued by forecasters. Here's the breakdown of how to tell them apart.

Unsure what to stock your emergency kits with? Here’s what the emergency response authorities say you should have on hand.

Homeowners should fortify their properties from top to bottom, a process that can finished in as little as a few days.

Even if a hurricane isn’t currently threatening Hawaii, knowing what to do when that time comes could help keep you and your family safe.

As dangerous storms near, civil defense officials across the state will make decisions about whether to open emergency shelters.

From Hiki to Iniki to Lane, a brief history of the storms that have caused damage in Hawaii.