Kihei on south Maui is one of the fastest growing Hawaii communities and sits in a dry leeward fire-prone zone similar to Lahaina. The catastrophic 2023 Lahaina fire demonstrated the extreme wildfire vulnerability of dry leeward Maui communities. Kihei faces similar vegetation fire risk.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / Drought / 2023 Fire Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2023 Lahaina Wildfire |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (808) 270-7855 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 50 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Maui County HI
Hawaii · Hurricane / Volcanic
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7/10
Moderate Risk
// Other Cities in Maui County HI
Kihei HI
Hurricane / Wildfire / Tsunami
7/10
High
Wailuku HI
Wildfire / Flash Flood
6/10
Moderate
Wailea HI
Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / Resort Evacuation
7/10
High
Wailuku HI
Hurricane / Flooding / Tsunami / Wildfire
6/10
Moderate
Kahului HI
Hurricane / Wildfire / Tsunami / 2023 Lahaina Fire
9/10
Critical
Lahaina HI
Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / 2023 Catastrophic Fire
10/10
Critical