Wailea is a luxury resort destination on south Maui in the same dry leeward fire zone as Lahaina and Kihei. The 2023 Lahaina fire elevated wildfire concern for all leeward Maui resort communities. Mass evacuation of resort guests during a wildfire or tsunami creates serious emergency management challenges.
// 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
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / Resort Evacuation |
| 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 | 97 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
Kihei HI
Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / Drought / 2023 Fire Proximity
8/10
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