Maui County HI in Hawaii faces hurricane / volcanic risk across its 1,161 square mile area. Wailuku serves this county — the 2023 Lahaina wildfire killed 100 people in the deadliest US wildfire in a century. Maui serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// 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 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Volcanic |
| Secondary Hazard | Tsunami |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2023 Lahaina Wildfire |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (808) 270-7710 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Maui County HI |
| State | Hawaii (HI) |
| Population | 167 |
| Area | 1,161 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Recent Incidents
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
Hana HI
Wildfire / Tsunami / Hurricane / Road Isolation
8/10
High
Kahului HI
Hurricane / Wildfire / Tsunami / 2023 Lahaina Fire
9/10
Critical
Kihei HI
Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / Drought / 2023 Fire Proximity
8/10
High
Kihei HI
Hurricane / Wildfire / Tsunami
7/10
High
Lahaina HI
Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / 2023 Catastrophic Fire
10/10
Critical
Wailea HI
Wildfire / Hurricane / Tsunami / Resort Evacuation
7/10
High
Wailuku HI
Hurricane / Flooding / Tsunami / Wildfire
6/10
Moderate
Wailuku HI
Wildfire / Flash Flood
6/10
Moderate