HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 20-acre brush fire in the Kahikinui area on Maui prompted emergency evacuations on Sunday, June 15.
The incident had officials from the Maui Emergency Management Agency alerting residents to grab their “go bag” and evacuate family and pets immediately.
According to Maui County, all residents should have an emergency go kit packed and ready to go in the event of an emergency.
The bag should have enough essential supplies to “help you survive and stay safe for at least 72 hours in an emergency or sudden evacuation.”
Officials said bags should be ready for work, each family member, pets and include a vehicle safety kit.
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What supplies should you have in a go kit?
Maui County advises all residents to create a go bag that includes survival basics, first aid and medications, tools and safety gear, hygiene supplies, documents and communication, clothing and personal items and pet supplies.
Survival Basics
- One gallon of water — per person, per day
- Three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Manual can opener
- Eating Utensils
First Aid and Medications
- First aid kit
- Three-day supply of personal medications
- Copies of prescriptions
- Over-the-counter medications (pain relievers, allergy meds, etc.)
Tools and Safety Gear
- Flashlight with extra batteries or crank
- Multi-tool or knife
- Whistle
- Emergency blanket or sleeping bag
- Dust mask
- Duct tape and work gloves
Hygiene Supplies
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, wipes and soap
- Hand sanitizer
- Feminine hygiene products
- Toilet paper and plastic bags
Documents and Communication
- Copies of ID, medical info, insurance, etc., in a waterproof pouch
- Local maps and emergency contact list
- Cash (small bills)
- Portable or solar phone charger and battery-powered or crank radio
Clothing and Personal Items
- Change of clothes and underwear
- Sturdy shoes
- Weather-appropriate gear
- Small comfort item (book, toy, etc.)
Pet Supplies
- Food, water, leash and waste bags
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Officials strongly encourage families to create a family emergency plan. For more go bag and supply list information or to learn about emergency preparedness, visit Maui County’s website.