Sign up for hurricane preparedness workshops

The 2024 hurricane season began June 1, and forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Central Pacific Hurricane Center said the Hawai​​ʻi region could see fewer than normal tropical cyclones. The forecast, released on May 21, predicted one to four tropical cyclones compared to four to five in a normal season. (Read more on UH News.)

If you would like to learn more about what you can do to prepare for a hurricane, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering virtual hurricane preparedness workshops via Zoom in June and July for all UH employees and students from all 10 campuses.

Hosted by DPS Emergency Management Coordinator Jimmy Lagunero, the session covers:

• Hawaiʻi Watch and Warning systems
• Tips for preparing an emergency kit
• What to do when a hurricane is coming
• How to find a local hurricane shelter or shelter-in-place
• Resources and information about local and government agencies

Space is limited, so those who are interested should sign up soon. You can find more information about training workshops offered by DPS on its website.