Kahului on Maui is the main commercial hub of Maui County and adjacent to Lahaina which was destroyed by catastrophic wildfire on August 8 2023 killing at least 100 people in the deadliest US wildfire in over a century. Hurricane and tsunami risk directly threaten Mauis north shore.
// 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 | 9 / 10 Critical |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Wildfire / Tsunami / 2023 Lahaina Fire |
| 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 | 52 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
Wailea HI
Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / Resort Evacuation
7/10
High
Wailuku HI
Hurricane / Flooding / Tsunami / Wildfire
6/10
Moderate
Lahaina HI
Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / 2023 Catastrophic Fire
10/10
Critical