Wildfires can spread quickly, fueled by dry vegetation, high winds, and drought conditions.
They can destroy homes, block roads, and threaten lives within minutes.
AUW 211 connects Hawai‘i residents with evacuation routes, shelter locations, and recovery support before, during, and after a wildfire.
Haddii aad ku jirto khatar degdeg ah, fadlan wac 911!
War Deg Deg Ah
Waan ka xunahay, wax qoraal ah maanu helin
Bulshooyinka ay Saameeyeen
Wildfires can affect both rural and urban areas across Hawai‘i, especially during dry or windy conditions.
Certain communities face higher risk:
- Residents near open grasslands, forests, or undeveloped land
- Homes with limited road access or single evacuation routes
- Agricultural areas or communities downwind of dry terrain
- Older adults, people with disabilities, or families without transportation
- Residents in drought-prone islands or communities with limited water supply
xagee tagi karaa
Haddii aad ku jirto khatar degdeg ah, wac 911.
Haddii aad nabdoon tahay laakiin aad u baahan tahay gargaar aan degdeg ahayn, wac 211 kheyraadka deegaanka.
Goobaha nabdoon waxaa ka mid ah
- Official county emergency shelters and Red Cross evacuation centers
- Community centers or schools outside the burn area
- Designated pet-friendly shelters, if available
- Temporary lodging with friends or family outside evacuation zones
If ordered to evacuate, leave immediately — wildfires can move faster than you think.
Never wait until you see flames or smell smoke to take action.
Maxaan samayn karaa si aan isu diyaariyo?
Diyaargarowga wuxuu badbaadiyaa nolosha. Secure your home and have a plan before an earthquake happens.
Preparation helps save lives and homes. Take steps now to reduce risk.
- Create a 14-day emergency kit (water, food, medications, masks, flashlight, batteries, first aid, important documents)
- Maintain a “defensible space” — clear dry grass, leaves, and debris within 30 feet of your home
- Use fire-resistant roofing and vents where possible
- Identify two evacuation routes and practice them with your household
- Keep your car fueled and parked facing the road for quick departure
- Sign up for county emergency alerts and monitor HI-EMA updates
- Have a plan for pets and livestock evacuation
- Review your insurance coverage for wildfire-related damage
Maxay AUW 211 bixin kartaa?
Aloha United Way 211 connects you to trusted, local resources during and after a wildfire:
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Hoyga iyo macluumaadka goobta daadgureynta
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Cunto, biyo, iyo gargaar sahayda degdega ah
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La-talinta dhibaatada iyo taageerada caafimaadka dhimirka
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Nadiifinta, dayactirka, iyo barnaamijyada soo kabashada musiibada
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gudbinta kaalmada dhaqaale qoysaska ay waxyeelada ka soo gaartay dhulgariirka
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Taageerada luqadda iyo adeegyada gelitaanka loogu talagalay dadka aan Ingiriisiga ku hadlin iyo dadka naafada ah
Wac 211 ama online ka raadi caawimo toos ah, 7 maalmood todobaadkii.
Sideen u caawin karaa deriskayga?
Dhulgariirku way fududahay in laga soo kabsado markaan wada shaqayno.
- Hubi kupuna, deriska naafada ah, ama qoysaska leh carruur yaryar.
- La wadaag xogta saxda ah Kanaalka rasmiga ah - iska ilaali faafinta xanta.
- Sii cunto, biyaha, ama saldhigyada dallacaadda haddii aad koronto leedahay.
- Ku deeq to Aloha United Way’s Disaster Relief Fund or local trusted charities.
- Iskaa wax u qabso iyadoo la adeegsanayo nadiifinta bulshada ama dadaallada soo kabashada marka ay nabdoon tahay in sidaas la sameeyo.
Khayraadka Degdega ah
Ma u baahan tahay caawimo hadda? Ilahan rasmiga ahi waxay kugu xidhi karaan digniinaha degdega ah, hoyga, iyo taageerada agagaarkaaga.
garaac 911 xaaladaha degdega ah ee nafta halis gelinaya.
garaac 211 Caawinaad aan degdeg ahayn iyo agabka deegaanka.