A Permanent Guide to Make Your Home Safe $5.00 HURRICANES HOW TO PREPARE & RECOVER. Hurricane season starts June 1

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1 A Permanent Guide to Make Your Home Safe $5.00 HURRICANES HOW TO PREPARE & RECOVER Hurricane season starts June 1 SPECIAL EDITION MAY 2016

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4 CONTENTS 6 What is a Hurricane? 12 Supplies You Will Need 18 How to Locate an Evacuation Shelter 24 Prepare to Cook Outdoors, but Not Inside with Grills 30 Making Plywood Window Covers 32 Protecting Cars, Pets & Boats 38 How to Choose a (Roofing) Contractor 42 Tips on Powering Up 44 Communicate in an Emergency 46 RENTER'S INSURANCE: Priceless in a Storm 48 WHO TO CALL EDITOR David Putnam ASSOCIATE EDITOR Priscilla Pérez Billig ASSISTANT EDITOR Brett Alexander-Estes CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Cathy Cruz-George DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Barry Redmayne ADVERTISING MANAGER Charlene Gray SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Jennifer Dorman ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Sara Elsea-Schell, Richard De Gutis ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATOR Lorraine Cabanero CONTROLLER Tracy Kalahiki COMMERCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR Piilani Kaalekahi COMMERCIAL PRINT MANAGER Chanel Hirata CREATIVE DIRECTOR Davin Iyamatsu ART DIRECTOR Ursula A. Silva SENIOR DESIGNER Daniel Pereira CIRCULATION MANAGER Chelse Takahashi PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Abe Popa SENIOR PRESS OPERATORS Bill Yiulin, Dean Onishi POST PRESS MANAGER Chris Castelli DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR Christine Aikau Carl Hebenstreit CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT Ken Berry CEO & PUBLISHER Barry Redmayne ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Karen Berry ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Phone: (808) Fax: (808) Founded by Trade Publishing Company in April 1983, Building Management Hawaii is a statewide trade magazine serving Hawaii s commercial, industrial, and residential facility management industries. Materials within this publication are not to be construed as professional advice; Trade Publishing disclaims any and all responsibility/liability for health or financial damages arising from its content. Please send submissions via to bmh@tradepublishing.com or mail to: Trade Publishing Company, 287 Mokauea Street, Honolulu, Hawaii HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

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6 What is a Hurricane? Reduce fear and know what to expect from a perfect storm What is a hurricane? Ask the people of Kauai who weathered Hurricane Iniki s ferocious 1992 onslaught. They will never forget it. Neither has Honolulu s Department of Emergency Management, which coordinates emergency management plans, programs and initiatives with that of the city and with state, federal, private and corporate entities. Hurricanes have been called the greatest storms on Earth. It is not because they are the largest or the most powerful, but because they combine these traits. The word hurricane is similar to the colonial Spanish and Caribbean words for "evil spirits" and "big wind." Perfect Storms There were many lessons learned from the most destructive hurricane to strike Hawaii, says Peter Hirai, DEM deputy director. Hirai cites state and Honolulu City & County efforts that have improved building codes, strengthened shelters and provided Hawaii s public with the information and communication tools it needs to safely ride out the worst catastrophes in Mother Nature s arsenal. Hurricanes are tropical cyclones that move in a large spiral around the eye the calm, low-pressure center. Many begin as areas of low air pressure off the coast of Africa. These low-pressure regions may grow into a tropical depression, with winds of up to 35 miles per hour; a tropical storm, with winds up to 72 mph, and finally, a hurricane with winds of 73 mph or more. The eye of the hurricane typically travels at 10 to 15 mph and the storm may extend 150 to 200 miles from the center. 6 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

7 The eye is the part of the hurricane to watch because it is deceptive. There, winds are light and skies are clear or partly cloudy. But people may find themselves caught in intense winds and torrential rains from the far side of the eye, where the wind blows from a direction opposite to that in the leading half of the storm. Hurricanes are rated from one to five according to disaster potential. All hurricanes are dangerous, some more than others. A Category 1 storm has minimum intensity; Category 5 is the worst. A hurricane s destructive power depends on how the storm surge the rise in sea level and wind combine. This combination can destroy buildings, erode beaches and produce massive floods. combines with the low pressure and strong winds around the hurricane s eye. Together, these three factors raise the ocean s surface up to two feet higher than the surrounding area, forming an arch of water that sometimes reaches out for 50 miles. As the storm moves inland over more shallow waters, the arch becomes a huge storm surge that can rise up to 20 feet above sea level and produce massive flooding. Wind and associated tornadoes, and inland flooding, are the next most dangerous aspects of the storm. Wind force increases with the square of wind speed. For instance, when wind speed doubles, the wind force is four times as harsh on buildings and other structures. Storm surge, the storm s worst killer, forms over the deepest part of the ocean and 7

8 The Hurricane Wind Scale The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1-to-5 rating based on a hurricane s sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are still dangerous, however, and require preventative measures. In the western North Pacific, the term super typhoon is used for tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 150 mph. CAT-1 CAT-2 CAT-3 CAT-4 CAT mph mph mph mph mph CATEGORY 1 Sustained winds mph Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Wellconstructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days. Source: NOAA s National Hurricane Center CATEGORY 2 Sustained winds mph Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks. CATEGORY 3 Sustained winds mph Devastating damage will occur: Well-built frame homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes. CATEGORY 4 Sustained winds mph Catastrophic damage will occur: Wellbuilt frame homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. CATEGORY 5 Sustained winds 157 mph or higher Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of frame homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months. 8 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

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10 Before the Hurricane Hits Don t wait until the watch is on! Shutters, valuables, insurance need your attention now. Make lists, check them twice. Listen for storm updates or check National Hurricane Center updates at Check your car. Fill the gas tank and keep it topped off. Make sure the battery is in good condition. Make sure propane tanks are filled for gas grills and camp stoves. Check all batterypowered equipment. A radio could be your only link with the outside world during and after a hurricane. Review your preparedness plan with your household. Plan on at least two places for your family to meet: A spot near your home in case of emergency, and a place away from your neighborhood, in case you can t return home. Establish an out-oftown phone number with family or friends to relay messages about your whereabouts after the storm. Refill prescriptions. Stock canned foods, soft drinks and water. Collect medical and property insurance papers, immunization records and medical records of anyone with special needs in a rugged, waterproof container. If you evacuate to a shelter, take these items with you. If you are not in an evacuation zone, determine your safe room that is away from windows and has walls close together. Put window and door protection in place if instructed by local officials. PH: FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CUSTOM CONTRACTORS, INC. LIC. C14358 Serving Hawaii since 1987 Hurricane ready windows and doors in vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass and steel with glass and frame packages rated all the way up to bullet and blast resistant. Ph (808) or info@cciwindows.com Do not trim branches or limbs from trees. These could become dangerous missiles if picked up by the wind. Locate the turn-off valves for electricity, water and gas. Inspect and secure mobile home tie-downs. 10 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

11 THE WARNING: What to Do as the Storm Approaches Fill bathtubs and jugs with water. Figure on using a gallon of water per person per day. Turn refrigerator and freezer settings to the coldest levels. Freeze water in plastic containers. Bring in any outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds: mailboxes, garbage cans, lawn furniture and garden tools. Anchor anything that cannot be brought inside. Cover all windows and doors. Install braces on garage doors if they do not meet the building code. Keep all windows closed during the storm. Disconnect natural gas to individual appliances at the supply valves near each unit. Do not turn off the main gas line. Disconnect propane gas to individual appliances. Remove external antennas. Remove valuable pictures and bric-a-brac from walls. Wedge sliding glass doors with a bar. Draw drapes and blinds. Lower the water level in your pool. Turn off electricity to the pool and cover the pump equipment with waterproof material. Store child safety fences. Gather your hurricane kit and stay in your safe room. Other essentials for the safe room include sturdy shoes, something to cover your head such as a pillow or mattress and a fire extinguisher. DESIGN SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS 24/7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE Sales & Rentals: Signs, Cones, Barricades, Protective Equipment & More! Safety Compliance Training Classes Available 11

12 SUPPLIES YOU NEED It s easier to shop when skies are sunny. Buy only what you need. Consider sources of power and water. Last-minute Preparations It s the heart of hurricane season and a tropical storm a few hundred miles south of Hilo has percolated into a Category 1 Hurricane. KHON s Joe Moore warns the storm s projected track threatens Hawaii, possibly in three days. You know you already should have made many preparations, but you didn t. Here are lists of supplies you will need when the scenario above becomes reality: Housewares Although you may have many of the things on this list, be aware that you will need enough to last several days. Plastic trash bags with ties, and large sealable plastic bags. Matches, preferably stick matches that can be struck on a rough surface. Paper towels, plates, cups and plastic utensils. Chlorine bleach (plain), tincture of iodine or waterpurification tablets. Personal hygiene supplies and toilet paper. Clean, empty containers for storing drinking water. Ice chests. Pet supplies, such as cat litter, a scooper and, if necessary, prescription pet medication to last several days. Hardware Silicone caulking for bathtub drains. Silicone caulk will not affect the taste of water and cleans up easily. Just use a thick bead around the seams and it will pull away clearly when dry. Many cans of canned heat (Sterno, etc.) and folding stove. It takes a lot of Sterno to heat a little food. Do not heat food indoors with charcoal. Duct tape has numerous uses including taping windows. Lightweight fire extinguishers. A battery-operated radio with extra batteries. Battery-operated lanterns and flashlights with extra batteries and bulbs. Candles, kerosene lights or live flames can cause fires and severe burns. If you must use candles, do not light any more than you need and never leave one burning unattended. A manual can opener and puncturetype can key. Oven mitts for handling heated cans of food and Sterno. 12 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

13 Hurricane Food List Buy supplies in plastic containers when possible. They are lighter and less fragile. If the storm is severe expect to be without electricity for about two weeks. Remember that cans of foods must be punctured before heating. Special diet needs and prescription medicines. Canned foods like vegetables, soups, fish, meats, fruits and fruit juice. Peanut butter and jelly. Bread, crackers, cookies, other baked goods. Evaporated nonfat or whole milk. Dried fruits. Cereal. Cheese and cheese spreads. Nuts. Instant drinks (coffee, tea, etc.) Pet foods. HEED THE SIRENS Miscellaneous A first-aid book and supplies including alcohol, salve for burns, aspirin, adhesive tape and bandages, cotton balls, cough and diarrhea medicine and the like. Mosquito repellent. A wind-up clock. Plenty of absorbent towels and rags. An air horn. This is a container of compressed air and a horn mechanism on top available at any marine supply store. It makes a loud blast that can attract attention from great distances. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency maintains a statewide warning system to alert residents and visitors to impending threats, such as a natural disaster or a terrorist alert. When the siren signal is sounded in your area, tune to any local radio or television station for emergency information and instructions broadcast by emergency management agencies. Participating stations will carry a detailed explanation of what the sirens mean. 13

14 EMERGENCY KIT SUGGESTIONS Be sure to prepare an emergency kit in advance. This list, compiled by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense), provides a checklist of important items you might want to include. 7 days of food, water and medications 1 gallon of water per person, per day Non perishable food (canned soups and other nutritionally balanced canned meals are good) Manual can opener Important documents (in sealed plastic bag) Identification (passport, driver s license) Debit and credit card information Banking information (account numbers, billpay information) this can help avoid credit problems due to inability to make payments during a disaster All insurance information Healthcare directives Copy of property titles/deeds Copy of prescriptions and dosages Phone list of family and important numbers Personal hygiene items Toothbrush, toothpaste Soap, shampoo Antibacterial hand wipes Toilet paper (remove the roll) Deodorant Eyecare (if needed) Moisturizing lotion Plastic bags and ties for waste Whistle, matches, blankets and tarps Battery or solar-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries for both Extra cash in small bills First aid kit COLLAPSIBLE WATER TANKS Hurricane victims in need of water can store as much as 1,340 gallons at a time in collapsible water-storage tanks. A leading container is called Kolaps-A- Tanks and is made of coated, industrial-strength, reinforced nylon and can be stored in closets and unfolded and filled when needed. The tanks are produced by Burch Manufacturing Co. in Iowa. Six sizes are available, starting at 13 pounds, which can hold 73 gallons. The largest weighs 69 pounds and can hold 1,340 gallons of water. Prices range from $378 to $1,151. For more information, go to www. burchmfg.com. 14 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

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16 Essential Medical Supplies All it takes is a little forethought to make hurricane preparations easier for people with special physical and psychological needs. Here are some tips: Anyone who needs medication should have at least a two-week supply in a hurricane kit. This is especially important for people with conditions such as heart problems, high blood pressure, depression and epilepsy. And, don t forget birth control pills. Baby Formula Diabetics should have a cool place for their insulin supply, although it will keep safely for a month at room temperature (85 degrees). Diabetics also should monitor their blood sugar more often during the emergency, because stress and irregular eating could affect it. Have hard candy or juice available for reversing insulin reactions. Stockpile a twoweek supply of disposable diapers for a baby or incontinent adult. Bottle-fed babies need single-serve formula that doesn t require refrigeration, available in stores. Also stockpile baby bottles of sterile water for infants. Talk before hurricane season with friends or relatives who are frail, seriously ill or handicapped, or unable to function well without electricity. Many health officials now recommend that they leave the area altogether if a hurricane is approaching. Where will they go? How will they get there? Do they need your help in evacuating? Do they have copies of medical records or a summary of current treatments to take with them? Remember: A person who is relatively independent in good times can be needy in an emergency. Ask doctors ahead of time how to maintain contact in an emergency. Answering services sometimes have backup phone numbers. Elderly residents of high-rises should not stay there. Even inland, power failures after the storm could trap them there indefinitely. Pregnancy Are you a high-risk pregnancy patient or in your last month of pregnancy? If so, ask your doctor which hospital you should go to as a hurricane approaches. Make arrangements ahead of time for your children. Hospitals that take in pregnant patients during a hurricane won t allow children or spouses to come along. Insect repellant is especially important for the young, the old and people who are already weakened by sickness. Decide which room your family will go into if the worst happens. Essentials for the room include shoes for everyone and a rugged, waterproof container with medical and property insurance papers, immunizations records and medical records of anyone with special needs. Get a container big enough to hold a few cherished mementos, which will be comforting later if the dwelling is destroyed. Letting children help with the storm preparations will allow them to talk about their fears and feel more in control. Answer their questions honestly but without dramatizing what could lie ahead. Give lots of verbal reassurance, hugs and cuddles. Save your children from worrying about their beloved pets by planning ahead. Make sure vaccinations are up to date before the season. 16 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

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18 How to Locate an Evacuation Shelter When a hurricane is approaching, an individual must decide whether to shelter-in-place or evacuate to a nearby shelter. Those in structures located in low-lying coastal areas, mountain ridgelines or buildings that are single-walled or woodconstructed should evacuate. Those in hotels and resorts should shelter in place above the third or fourth floor and away from windows. Bathrooms without windows and stairwells (usually built with four concrete walls) are protective shelter options. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (formerly State Civil Defense) provides a list of predesignated facilities, although not all of the shelters on the list will be opened for every event. And the City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management is working to inspect and identify facilities that meet current safety and ADA-compliant standards on Oahu. Each county is responsible for maintaining and updating its list of evacuation shelter locations. Announcements will be made via radio, TV, social media and county websites. Residents and visitors are encouraged to wait until each county announces a hurricane warning and to know where two or three shelters are located. The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency s countyby-county list of possible shelters: OAHU COUNTY and (808) North Shore (Kaena Point to Kahuku) Waialua High and Intermediate Leeward Coast (Makua to Waipahu and Vicinity) August Ahrens Elementary Barbers Point Elementary Campbell High Ewa Beach Elementary Ewa Elementary Holomua Elementary Honowai Elementary Ilima Intermediate Kaimiloa Elementary Kaleiopuu Elementary Kamaile Elementary Kanoelani Elementary Kapolei Elementary Kapolei High Leihoku Elementary Makaha Elementary Makakilo Elementary Mauka Lani Elementary Nanakuli Elementary Nanakuli High & Intermediate Pohakea Elementary Waianae Elementary Waipahu Elementary Waipahu High Waipahu Intermediate 18 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

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20 OAHU COUNTY Central Oahu (Wahiawa to Mililani and Vicinity) Hanalani Elementary Helemano Elementary Iliahi Elementary Kaala Elementary Kipapa Elementary Leilehua High Mililani High Pearl City to Aiea and Salt Lake Aiea Elementary Aiea Intermediate Aiea High Aliamanu Elementary Aliamanu Middle Halawa District Park Highlands Intermediate Lehua Elementary Makalapa Elementary Manana Elementary Moanalua Elementary Moanalua Middle Moanalua High Momilani Elementary Nimitz Elementary Salt Lake to Punchbowl and Downtown Central Middle Dole Middle Farrington High Fern Elementary Kaahumanu Elementary Kaewai Elementary Kaiulani Elementary Kalakaua Middle Kalihi Elementary Kalihi-Kai Elementary Kalihi-Uka Elementary Kalihi Valley District Park Kalihi-Waena Elementary Kapalama Elementary Punchbowl to Waialae and Vicinity Aliiolani Elementary Anuenue Elementary Hawaii Convention Center Hokulani Elementary Jarrett Middle Kaahumanu Elementary Kahala Elementary Kaimuki High Kaimuki Middle Kuhio Elementary Liholiho Elementary Mililani Ike Elementary Mililani Mauka Elementary Mililani Waena Elementary Mililani Middle Mililani-Uka Elementary Wahiawa Elementary Wahiawa Middle Palisades Elementary Pearl City District Park Pearl City Elementary Pearl City High Pearl City Highlands Elementary Pearl Harbor Elementary Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary Pearlridge Elementary Radford High Red Hill Elementary Salt Lake Elementary Waiau Elementary Waimalu Elementary Webling Elementary Kauluwela Elementary Kawananakoa Middle Lanakila District Park Lanakila Elementary Likelike Elementary Linapuni Elementary Lincoln Elementary Maemae Elementary Nuuanu Elementary Pauoa Elementary Puuhale Elementary Roosevelt High Royal Elementary Stevenson Middle Lunalilo Elementary Manoa Elementary McKinley High Neal Blaisdell Center Noelani Elementary Palolo Elementary Waialae Elementary Waikiki Elementary Washington Middle Wilson Elementary 20 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

21 Aina Haina to Hawaii Kai and Vicinity Aina Haina Elementary Hahaione Elementary Kaiser High Kalani High Kamiloiki Elementary Koko Head Elementary Niu Valley Middle Windward Coast (Kahuku to Waimanalo) Ahuimanu Elementary Aikahi Elementary Benjamin Parker Elementary Brigham Young Unversity of Hawaii Castle High Enchanted Lake Elementary Heeia Elementary Kahaluu Elementary Kahuku High and Intermediate Kailua Elementary Kailua High Kailua Intermediate Kainalu Elementary Kalaheo High Kaneohe Elementary Kapunahala Elementary Keolu Elementary King Intermediate Lanikai Elementary Maunawili Elementary Pope Elementary Puohala Elementary Waiahole Elementary Waimanalo Elementary and Inter. HAWAII COUNTY and (808) North Kohala District Kohala High and Elementary South Kohala District Waikoloa Elementary Waimea Elementary North Kona District Holualoa Elementary Kahakai Elementary Kealakehe Elementary Kealakehe High Kau District Kau High and Pahala Elementary Hamakua District South Hilo District E B de Silva Elementary Hilo High Hilo Intermediate Kaumana Elementary Puna District Keaau Elementary Keaau High Keaau Middle Keonepoko Elementary Kohala Intermediate Waimea Middle Waimea State Office Building Kealakehe Intermediate South Kona District Hookena Elementary Konawaena High Honokaa High and Intermediate Kalanianaole Elementary Waiakea Elementary Waiakea High Waiakea Intermediate Waiakea Waena Elementary Mountain View Elementary Pahoa Elementary Pahoa High and Intermediate 21

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24 Prepare to Cook Outdoors, but Not Inside with Grills Stock your shelves with hurricane equipment and supplies well in advance. Once a hurricane watch is posted, you ll have too many other preparations to want to stand in long lines at the hardware and grocery stores. Plan for a seven-day supply of nonperishable food, keeping in mind variety and ease of preparation. The most important tool you ll use will be a manually operated, nonelectric can opener. If the storm doesn t hit, save your supplies for the next scare. Once hurricane season is over, you can eat your canned goods or donate them to a holiday food drive. Most canned One Day s Menu BREAKFAST: Cereal with shelf-stable milk. Banana or orange. Bread, rice cake or crackers. Fruit juice, milk or water. Coffee if you can heat water. LUNCH: Salad of canned beans (chick peas, white beans and red bens), sliced onion, oil, vinegar and dried herbs. Whole wheat crackers. An apple. A piece of hard cheese. Juice or soft drink. DINNER: Canned chunk chicken tossed with black olives, chopped onion or garlic, Dijon mustard, oil and vinegar. Fruit salad (made from fresh fruits or by combining canned; give a splash of orange juice if you wish or stir in canned or instant pudding). Bread, crackers or roll. foods have a shelf life of a year or two, so it s a good idea to replenish your supplies yearly. Useful Shopping and Cooking Tips: You need a gallon of water per person per day. Don t count on last year s supply, either. Most plastic-bottled waters should be drunk within a year. Stock up on canned fruit and vegetable juices, seltzer and soft drinks. To store water in the bathtub, sponge the tub with a solution of liquid bleach and water, caulk the drain to make it watertight and fill the tub. You can use this water for washing and cleaning. A bucketful will flush the toilet if municipal pipes fail. Also, freeze water in plastic containers. If electricity fails, store them in the refrigerator to help keep food cold. You won t want to use your bottled water for dishwashing, so get plastic or paper plates, knives, forks and spoons, napkins, cups and garbage bags. You also need toilet paper and pre-moistened towelettes. Consider heavy-duty aluminum foil for cooking on a grill. Stock up on emergency lights, candles and matches and oil for hurricane lanterns, if you have them. Each family member should have a flashlight. Buy flashlight bulbs and batteries, which you also will need for radios, portable televisions and portable lamps. Have a fire extinguisher handy in case candles are knocked over. Stock up on Sterno for cooking inside or, for cooking outside after the storm, fuel for camp stoves and charcoal or gas for grills. If you have a fireplace, many foods can be cooked on skewers or wrapped in foil and cooked. But don t cook indoors with your charcoal grill or fuel-burning camp stove, even in the fireplace. The fumes are dangerous. 24 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

25 First-Aid Kit Put together a first-aid kit. It should contain three rolls of gauze bandages, antiseptic ointment or spray for cuts, burn ointment or spray, ammonia inhalants, adhesive tape, scissors and tweezers. Also, make sure you have an adequate supply of prescription medication. If you have a baby, small children or are on a restricted diet, shop accordingly. Don t forget diapers, baby food, medications and formula. Buy small toys to keep babies and children occupied. Keep your family s size in mind. Try to buy sizes of food that you can use in one meal. Many canned foods deteriorate rapidly once opened. For milk, choose evaporated, dry powder or the relatively recent arrival, aseptically packaged milk, which is real milk, treated at high temperatures and storable at room temperature. Don t go into a cooking frenzy and prepare a bunch of food that you plan to keep in a cooler and eat over the next few days. Dangerous bacteria thrive under such conditions. Most emphatically, don t hard-boil a dozen eggs and plan to store them at room temperature. That s an invitation to disaster. Odds are, you won t have a good way to heat foods, so don t count on instant soup and such. Buy what you can stand to eat at room temperature. So Much to Eat Think beyond tuna: Canned chicken, ham and other meats as well as canned beans will provide protein and variety. So will canned, ready-cooked noodles and spaghetti sauce. Lunch-box size or individual cans of applesauce, puddings and the like will do you well. So will raisins and dried fruits. No-cook instant pudding can be mixed with shelf-stable milk for dessert. Now is the time for small packages of processed cheese foods (e.g., Velveeta) and cheese in a squirt can. Also, consider apple butter, peanut butter, jams and such. Bananas, oranges, grapefruits, apples and other fruits will be fine at room temperature for a few days and can give a diet of mostly canned goods a needed blast of freshness. Onions, fresh garlic and vinegar all keep fine at room temperature and can make canned tuna or beans palatable. 25

26 Food Safety Rules to Memorize Fresh milk spoils rapidly without refrigeration. Custards and creamed foods also are dangerous as are cream cheese, cheese spread and cottage cheese. Hamburger, pork, fish and poultry spoil rapidly without refrigeration and should be discarded if they ve been without cooling for several hours. Don t trust your sense of smell. DON T: Make a bunch of hard-boiled eggs and plan to store them at room temperature, eating them over a few days. It s a recipe for food poisoning. DO: Clean out the refrigerator if the power has been off for more than two days. Throw away perishables. Wipe the interior with baking soda and water. Without air conditioning, food waste will start to smell rapidly. Use small plastic garbage bags, big enough for one meal s refuse. Tie or seal and place in a larger bag or can outdoors. If the power s off for one or two days only and your freezer is full of big cuts of meat or casseroles and you keep your door shut, your food probably will stay frozen and be fine. A full freezer stays cold longer than a lessfull one. (Consider filling plastic jugs of water to fill it.) Meats and solid items stay frozen longer than baked goods. Refreezing partially thawed food is risky. Generally, if the foods still contain ice crystals, they re OK to refreeze, though their quality may suffer. Dry ice keeps food frozen for about one to four days. Close The Door As the storm approaches, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed and turn the temperature control to the coldest setting. If the power goes off, the refrigerator will keep food up to 24 hours and the freezer up to 48 hours. After the storm, mosquitoes are likely to be swarming. Lay in a supply of spray and citronella candles. Consider Avon s Skin So Soft, too, as an insect repellent. When cleaning up outdoors, you ll need sun screen. Also have on hand a clothesline and clothespins to dry things out and a mop and bucket or two. Buy a can of lime to sterilize garbage in case sanitation pick-ups are slow returning to your area. Baking soda can deodorize the refrigerator, freezer and ice chests. Keep all your receipts of items you buy after the storm before power is restored. Your insurance may cover the cost of emergency food and ice. 26 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

27 Safeguard Your Possessions A household should have a good system for storing important documents even without the threat of a storm. Irreplaceable Documents Decide which papers in your house are irreplaceable. These might include pictures or letters with sentimental value or foreign documents replaceable only in their country of origin. For these, consider getting a bank safety deposit box a small one rents for about $50 a year and store them there. A house vault the kind that is anchored or embedded in the floor or wall of your house is another alternative. However, a loose safety box that can be blown away does not offer much security. Also store in the vault: Original ownership documents, such as the title on your house or car. Original bond and stock issues. Birth certificates, particularly if from another country. Replaceable Documents Many business documents, such as bank or insurance records, can be duplicated by the companies that issued them, should they be totally destroyed in a hurricane. The same goes for medical records and public records such as marriage certificates. Portable Kit Get two 8-by-11 manila envelopes. Stuff the originals in one envelope. Stuff photocopies in the other envelope. Keep the envelope with originals in the same place where you plan to stay throughout the storm. Give the envelope with the copies to a friend or relative who lives outside your area, or keep it at your place of work. After the storm, the envelopes with phone numbers and account numbers will be your portable phone-call making kit. However, it will save you time and aggravation to safeguard some basic documents. Protecting replaceable documents or at least the essential information in them will avoid your having to rely on the issuers to locate and duplicate them for you. What To Do Gather originals and make copies of: 1. A document that shows the name of your insurance company and your insurance policy number. It could be the insurance binder or your last bill. 2. A piece of paper with the name, address and phone number of your insurance agent. 3. Receipts or canceled checks for home furnishings that might be damaged. The receipts, if you have them, will help you document your losses on your insurance claims and tax deduction claims. 4. Photographs of each of the rooms of your house, showing the furnishings in each. 27

28 Again, this will come in handy when making insurance claims and tax deduction claims. 5. A document that shows the name, address and phone number of your mortgage holder and your account number. 6. Any other documents that show proof of value, such as a recent assessment of your home. You May Also Safeguard: Canceled checks: Although a bank can replicate these from microfiche, to save hassle and expense, consider protecting these from rain and wind. Store or wrap in plastic, and put in a part of the house likely to survive wind and rain. How much of a history of canceled checks you want to keep is up to you. Some accountants recommend keeping as far back as seven years. Medical records, such as the children s vaccinations history. Other legal records: marriage license and other legal certificates. Cards: Take photos of or photocopy all the cards you keep in your wallet: driver's license, credit cards, medical insurance cards, ATM cards, etc. On the photocopies of your bank cards, write the phone number for reporting a lost card. Should you lose your wallet, the photocopies will make reporting and replacing much easier. Securing Tools and Equipment Before and after the storm, you ll need the tools and equipment to secure and to restore your property. Whether you ll need to install plywood window covers to making minor repairs after the hurricane passes, here is a shopping list for securing your property (prices are estimates): Tape measure long enough to measure windows and doors, under $10. Screwdrivers, flat head or Phillips depending on the type of bolts you buy, under $5. Electric drill, from about $35 to more than $100. Saw, about $6 to $19. Masonry and wood drill bits, under $5. Industrial/ commercial drills typically have chucks (the opening for the bit); a general, homeowner-grade drill may have a chuck. Make sure the bit you buy has a shank (or bottom) that fits your drill s chuck. The size bit you need will depend on the type of anchor used. A masonry bit is good because wedge anchors typically are one-half inch in diameter. But will that bit work with your drill? Wedge anchors and bolts, under $2 for this use. You need an anchor and a bolt that will attach the framework to the anchor. A wedge is one type of anchor to use. There also are lags (or lag shields) and lag or carriage bolts, and others. Depending on what type of bolt selected, you may also need washers. Steel anchors are best. Hammer, from $10 to $30. Socket wrench set, about $20. (You can buy individual drive sockets.) While the size of the drive socket will depend on the size of bolt used with the anchor, you ll most likely need a drive socket. No. 10 wood screws, 1-inch, 69 cents for a bag of six screws. (A 6-foot-wide, 7-foot-tall sliding glass door, using two sheets of plywood, could require 82 screws: 13 across the top and bottom, 14 on each side and the two sides that must be attached to the brace.) Plywood sheets, at least one-half-inch thick, $12 for a 4-foot by 8-foot sheet; $18.45 for the same size thick. 2-by-2s or 2-by-4s, about $2 for a 2-by-2-by-8; about $3 for a 2-by-4- by-8. You ll need four per window and one per seam between plywood sheets if using more than one sheet per window. 28 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

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30 Making Plywood Window Covers One-Sheet Windows If the window is no more than 3 feet by 4 feet, one sheet of plywood at least 1/2-inch thick will cover it. You will not need to make a framework around the window, as you would for multiple sheets. Anchors: Set the sheet aside, and use the masonry bit to drill holes for the anchors where you made the pencil marks. One-inch-deep is good, but note that the lags, shields, or wedge anchors you buy may require deeper. Tap the anchors into each hole with a hammer. As you tap wedge anchors, for instance, they spread inside the hole and tighten. Cover: Place the plywood sheet over the window, matching the predrilled holes with those just drilled for the anchors. Push the bolts through the holes into the anchors. Use the drive socket to tighten the bolts. Multisheet Windows If the size of a window requires more than one sheet of plywood to cover it, you ll first need to build a framework to which you will attach the cover. This is because the seams between sheets must be braced, and that brace should rest within the anchored frame. That single sheet must include an overlap around the window of at least 4 inches on all four sides. The reason: The very edge of the window opening won t provide sturdy anchoring. Predrill: Lay the plywood sheet flat and drill (using the wood bit) holes for the anchor 18 inches on center keeping in mind a 4-inch overlap from the window opening. Starting from one corner of the sheet, measure 18 inches and drill a hole every 18 inches. Hold the sheet up to the window; stick a pencil through each drilled hole, marking the concrete/stucco. Framework: Measure your window on all four sides, allowing a 4-inch overlap beyond the window opening. Use the saw to cut a 2-by-2 or a 2-by-4 to fit each side of the opening. The boards do not have to be mitered to fit like a picture frame, but corners should be close to each other. Two-by-fours allow moro space for drilling wood screws. If you use 2-by-4s, lay them flat around the window on their widest side, not standing on their narrow sides. Predrill: After measuring and cutting frame pieces, lay them flat. Using the wood bit, drill the bolt holes 18 inches on center. (Again, this means that, starting from one corner of the sheet, you measure 18 inches 30 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

31 and drill a hole every 18 inches.) Hold the frame pieces up around the window. Stick a pencil through each drilled hole, marking the concrete/stucco. These marks will tell you where to drill anchor holes. Anchors: Set the frame pieces aside, and use the masonry bit to drill holes for the anchors where you made the pencil marks. One inch is a good depth, but the lags/shield/wedge anchors may require a deeper hole. Tap the anchors into each hole with a hammer. Now, bolt each frame piece into place sliding the bolts into the holes you predrilled in the frame and on through into the anchor holes. Use the drive socket to tighten the bolts. framework, and mark those screw holes with a pencil onto the framework. You can drill a pilot hole in the framework to start the screw. Screw the No. 10 wood screws through the plywood cover into the framework and brace. A 6-foot-wide, 7-foot-tall sliding glass door, using two sheets of plywood, could require 82 screws 13 across the top and bottom, 14 on each side and the two sides that must be attached to the brace. Brace: Each seam between pieces of plywood cover will require a brace behind it. Even if you ve opted for 2-by-2s for the framework, use a 2-by-4 for the brace. The greater width will better accommodate the screws required to attach the two sheets on either side of the brace. The brace is placed vertically over the window. The brace should fit snugly between the top and bottom framework. If you re using a 2-by-4, be sure to lay it flat. Failure to provide braces will defeat the purpose of the covers because the loose ends of the plywood either will bang against the windows and break them, or allow the wind to rip the entire sheets off the house. Cover: Lay the plywood sheet flat and, using the wood bit, drill the screw holes 6 inches on center. (Drill a hole every 6 inches around the sheet.) Then hold the sheet up to the 31

32 Protecting Cars, Pets and Boats SAVING THE CARS How can you protect your car during a hurricane? The first thing you can do if you have a garage full of stuff, is to clean it out so you can park your car in it when a storm approaches. Back your car against the garage door to give the door additional support. If you have a carport, park your car in it before the storm. It will provide some protection from rain and flying debris. Families with multiple cars may not have garage space for all. Park the newest, most valuable vehicles in the garage. If you have neither garage nor carport, park your car as close to your house as possible. At least one side of it will be protected from flying debris. Try to anticipate the direction of the wind and place your car where it will be most protected. A canvas cover (the kind you can buy for around $200 at an automobile dealer or parts store) may protect your car's finish from scratches and nicks during a storm, but the wind will likely tear off the cover. A canvas or vinyl car awning provides no protection during a hurricane. You should unlace the cover, fold it up and take it into the house. Awning poles cemented in place offer no resistance to the wind and might not be standing after the storm. Public Garage Consider checking your car into a public parking garage for the duration of the storm (that is, if you have transportation home). Two-car families could park one in a public garage and keep one for transportation. Be aware that you might not be able to retrieve your car immediately after the hurricane, should there be flooding or if roads are closed because of fallen trees or poles. There is usually little glass in parking garages, but if the sides are open to the elements, debris and water could damage your car. If electricity is off after the storm, disengage your electronic garage door and open it manually. All garage door openers have an emergency disconnect a small cord hanging 32 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

33 from the mechanism at the top of the door. Pull the cord and it disengages the electric motor from the door. Reinforce Garage Doors Garage doors can be reinforced with steel or 2-by-4 wood trusses (also called U-bars). You might also consider bracing the door with a vertical mullion locked in place in the center line of the garage door. The mullion is simply an aluminum I-beam custom tailored to fit the garage. Any metal shop can fabricate one so that it attaches to the concrete tie beam over the door, approximately on the center line of the door, and to the cement floor. You are simply connecting one concrete structure to another with the aluminum I-beam. Most new garage doors are made of galvanized steel that complies with the wind load code. Some are backed with wood, which makes the door more flexible should an object hit it during a storm. Such doors need no extra bracing. SAVING THE ANIMALS Right now is the best time to make preparations for your pets' safety during a storm. Here are some options for pet care: If you live in an evacuation area, you'll be asked to leave your pets behind because emergency shelters won't accept them. So find out if your veterinarian has boarding facilities or other arrangements for boarding animals, and make an appointment to inspect the kennel. Inquire about staff and security. Animals might not be admitted to a petfriendly emergency shelter without a crate or carrier that s large enough to accommodate the pet comfortably. Bring the pet's ID tag, collar and leash as well as a week s supply of food, medications and litter for cats. Finally, get a pamphlet on emergency care of Pet Shelters North Shore (Kaena Pt.-Kahuku) Waialua High and Intermediate Leeward Coast (Makua-Waipahu and Vicinity) Campbell High Ilima Intermediate Nanakuli High and Intermediate Waipahu Elementary Waipahu High Central Oahu (Wahiawa-Mililani and Vicinity) Leilehua High Mililani High Mililani Middle Aina Haina-Hawaii Kai and Vicinity Kaiser High Kalani High Pearl City-Aiea and Salt Lake Aiea High Highlands Intermediate Moanalua Middle Moanalua High Pearl City High Radford High Salt Lake-Punchbowl and Downtown Roosevelt High Stevenson Middle Punchbowl-Waialae and Vicinity Jarrett Middle Kaimuki High Kaimuki Middle Washington Middle Windward Coast (Kahuku-Waimanalo) Castle High Kailua High Kalaheo High King Intermediate Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate 33

34 pets, and read up on what you might need to treat wounds, shock or other injuries. The pamphlets are usually at your vet's office. Fancy fish owners with valuable aquariums may want to purchase a small generator for running the air pump if electricity goes out or buy a battery-operated aerator. In the event of a disaster, listen to radio and television broadcasts to find out if your nearest shelter will be open. Depending on the nature of the emergency, not all shelters may open. SAVING THE BOATS The lessons to be learned by boaters from Hurricane Iniki are many. Check the condition of your boat s hull, deck hardware, rigging, ground tackle, machinery and electronics. Absentee owners should arrange for a supervised inspection in preparation for hurricane season. This includes making sure batteries are charged, bilge pumps are operable and equipment is secured. Check your lease or storage rental agreement. Some marinas require a boat to be removed when a hurricane approaches. Develop a detailed plan to secure your vessel in a marina, move it to an area out of the storm's path or take it to a previously identified hurricane refuge. Make arrangements with the marina, other boat owners or designate someone to move and protect your boat. Ask other boaters or the Coast Guard to suggest a protected body of water to take your boat it storm. Know the route, navigation requirements at different tides and restrictions like bridges 34 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

35 and channels if plans call for moving a vessel inland. Rehearse the plan, including an actual visit to the alternate dock, anchoring or mooring location. Make arrangements well ahead if renting dock space. Make sure your insurance policy is current. Understand coverages and your responsibilities as a boat owner. Be sure your tow vehicle is capable of moving the boat. The tires, bearings and axles should be in good condition. The same is true of a trailer. Purchase necessary materials ahead of time, i.e., additional lengths of mooring line for anchors, chafing gear, fenders, screw anchors, etc. Consolidate all records, including insurance policies, a recent photo of your vessel, boat registration, equipment inventory, lease agreement with the marina storage Boats Remaining in a Marina Plan to move your boat to a hurricane harbor or out of harm's way in event of a storm. Marinas are not considered safe. Double all lines to help secure a boat if there is absolutely nowhere else to go. Rig crossing spring lines fore and aft and tie lines as far down on a piling as possible to reduce stress on the pilings. Leave enough slack in all lines to enable the vessel to rise and fall with the tide or storm surge. Make sure lines will not slip off piling. area and telephone numbers of appropriate marine authorities and keep them in your possession. Maintain an inventory of items to removed and left on board. Mark items of value so they can be identified. Keep copies of the list on board and at home. Hurricane Season is Our Time to Shine Find out how Island Pacific Distributors Inc. can protect your building with safe and reliable Cornell closure products. Invisible or removeable closure options available We are proud to announce that IPD is now an authorized dealer for Cornell 500 Alakawa St #114, Honolulu, HI (808)

36 Before a hurricane threatens, analyze how you will remove valuable equipment from the boat and how long it takes. Purchase necessary materials and additional lengths of mooring for anchors, chafing gear, fenders, etc. Inspect the vessel s deck. Check stress points like cleats and winches. Make sure docks and seawalls are sound, mooring cleats are secure and pilings are in good condition at wet slips. Coordinate safety and mooring arrangement plans with other vessel owners and neighbors if you are going to dock in a residential area. Seal windows, doors, hatches, lockers, portholes and vents with duct tape. Shut sea cocks and plug through-hull fittings, including sink drains. Bang a plug into the engine s exhaust pipe but remember to remove the plug later before starting the engine. Cover instrument gauges with duct tape and other built-in equipment with plastic bags fastened by the existing mounting screws. Strip all loose gear: antennas, Bimini tops, booms, canvas covers, curtains, deck boxes, dinghies, extra lines, fighting chairs, life rings, outriggers, portable davits, running rigging and sails. Remove gear from cabinets in the cabin and secure cabinet doors. Take home all marine electronics. Remove sails from sailboats, particularly roller furling headsails, which are almost sure to unfurl in high winds. Run halyards to the masthead and secure them with a single line led to the rail to minimize damage to the mast. 36 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

37 If Caught On Board Throttle down to a speed that will keep you headed into wind and waves if caught in open water. Deep water produces swells, as contrasted to stronger wave action in shallow water. Use a sea anchor if well offshore. Stay away from windows. Open windshields on the bridge to minimize injuries from blown-out glass. Wear life jackets at all times. Tie a safety line to yourself and attach it to the vessel. Turn off anything that could produce a flame. Stay tuned to weather radio channels. Be aware of all vessels in the vicinity, and give wide berth. File a float plan. The marine telephone operator can file for you but you must preregister. Letting an operator know where you are will make communications with shore much easier. After a Hurricane PROTECTING THE YARD BEFORE THE STORM: Don t trim before a storm; you will create dangerous projectiles. Remove coconuts, fronds and pick any fruit from trees. Bring potted plants and lawn furniture indoors. Stake small trees by driving rebar, wood or plastic stakes at least eight inches to the ground and attach them to the tree with rope or soft plastic bands. Cut back vines on fences so they don t pull the structure over in high winds. AFTER THE STORM: Hose down any part of the landscape subjected to salt spray. Cut back broken branches to where there is clear wood. Raise downed trees if they are newly planted or have a trunk diameter less than four inches. For larger trees, consult a tree service. To replant, enlarge the hole, trim the roots, stand the tree back up and fill the hole with the original soil, tamping it down to remove air pockets. Stake the tree for a year and water it every other day for at least two weeks. Get to your boat quickly. Notify your insurance agent as quickly as possible if the vessel is damaged. Secure the boat as best as possible. Seal broken windows, take home wet carpets and drapes for cleaning and take home anything remaining that could be stolen. File a report with local police if there has been any theft or vandalism or loss other than that related to the storm. Obtain a copy of the incident report number and copy of the incident report if possible to substantiate an insurance claim or revenue loss. Hire a competent marine mechanic to flush and preserve your engine if it has been submerged even briefly. Leave the boat submerged until a mechanic is available, however, because the engine can be permanently damaged if exposed to air without being flushed and preserved. Arrange for pumps to be put aboard if the boat is taking on water and have it removed to dry land. Most insurance policies cover raising and hauling out a boat, but it is best to contact your agent first. Promptly list all parts of the boat believed to be damaged to speed handling of repairs and processing of insurance claims. Take photos and get written estimates. Get your insurance company s approval before starting repairs. 37

38 How to Choose a (Roofing) Contractor ROOFING SOLUTIONS License C34059 AOAO Residential Commercial Industrial Free Inspection Skylights Repairs Re-Roofi ng Insurance Restoration While waiting for licensed contractors, there are two temporary remedies for leaks you can use. But before climbing atop your home, know this: Roof work is dangerous. It is easy to slip, particularly on wet tile; and there is danger from tree branches, power lines and ladders. Repairs are made from the outside. On the inside, set up buckets under the leaky areas and punch a pencil or screwdriver into the lowest part of the ceiling around the leaks to relieve the water pressure. Hawaii s Premier Roofing Contractor Uluniu Street, Suite D Kailua, HI RoofingSolutionsHawaii.com On the outside of the roof, you can use plastic sheeting or tar paper. The smallest holes may be patched by using a trowel to spread roofing plastic cement over them. Plastic sheeting: This is the most temporary measure. Take heavy plastic sheets and use roofing nails to fasten them around the hole. 38 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

39 If you can find 2-by-4s, square off the hole with the wood first. Then wrap the plastic around the wood, and nail down the wood. If you can t get wood or nails, use bricks, cement blocks or sandbags to hold down the plastic. Roofing paper: This is known as tar paper or roofing felt. Find it in the building-materials sections of stores. It is applied with trowelgrade roofing plastic cement and a trowel. The paper generally is sold in rolls by weight 15-, 30- and 90-weight paper are common per 100 square feet. The paper is best applied in overlapping layers alternating the cement and paper from the bottom of the roof upward. Rainbow Roof Guaranteed Workmanship Great Looking Roofs A Variety of Residential and Commercial Roofing Services Whether it s a new roof or an existing roof that needs to be made good as new, we ve got you covered with the most advanced, cost-efficient solutions. Serving Hawaii since Roof Coating New Roof Installation Roof Repair Renovation and Maintenance Residential and Commercial

40 Preparedness Quick Tip Take photos or videos of the contents in the rooms of your house. This will help in the event of a disaster or emergency in your area. Being prepared ahead of time might save you a lot of headaches later. For more quick tips like this, contact Hawaiian Building Maintenance. Since 1957, HBM has created partnerships in the Hawaii marketplace with our premium facilities services. Emergency / After-hours Services Handyman / Repair Services Floor Care & Cleaning Remodeling Commercial & Residential Water Extraction & More! 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 955 Honolulu, HI P: (808) F: (808) info@hbmhawaii.com Contractor Tips The National Roofing Contractors Association offers these tips: Check for a permanent place of business, telephone number, tax identification number and occupational license. A professional will have these readily available. Choose a company with a good track record. Ask the contractor for proof of insurance. Insist on seeing copies of both liability coverage and workers compensation certificates. Find out if the contractor is bonded and licensed. Be sure the contractor can provide a manufacturer s warranty. Beware of unrealistic, long-term warranties. Ask for a list of references and completed projects. Check with past customers to see if they were satisfied with the materials and workmanship. Call the Department of Professional Regulation to check for complaints against a contractor. DPR s number is (800) Insist on a written proposal, and examine it carefully. 40 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

41 Spotting Roof Problems Resist the urge to get up on a ladder to take a closer look at your damaged roof. Leave that to a professional. Here s some inspection advice: If you must see for yourself, wear nonslip, rubber-soled shoes and use a firmly braced or tied-off ladder equipped with rubber safety feet. Don t Walk on the Roof You could dislodge the protective surface granules, diminishing waterproofing effectiveness. You also could fall off or through a weak, damaged roof. If you find large accumulations of shingle surface granules in the gutters, it doesn t necessarily mean the roof needs to be replaced. But the roof should be inspected by a contractor. For a tile roof, check for cracked, missing or loose pieces of roofing material. For asphalt or wood-shingle roofs, look for protruding nails. On flat roofs, look for bare spots in the gravel surface and check for standing water. Take a close look at the flashing on vents, skylights, wall/roof junctions, chimneys and other areas. Check solar panels and other add-ons leaks can result from improper sealing of openings made in the roof. 41

42 Tips on Powering Up If a hurricane kills power, crank up your generator safely: BEFORE AN EMERGENCY Read your generator s manual carefully. Follow all directions and pay close attention to the electrical load rating. Make sure the generator is grounded. Keep a generator at least 10 feet from the opening to any building. Do not run it inside the house or garage, even if doors and windows are left open. If you live in a multi-unit building, don t run it on your balcony it s too close to living areas and neighbors homes. Never run a generator on grass, or on a metal surface. Use a concrete pad, and elevate the generator if you re in a flood-prone area. Charge all wireless devices such as cell phones, laptops and tablets. Own a radio and/or television that either is solar-powered, hand-crank or battery-operated. Keep their spare batteries in an emergency kit. Have a landline at home or in the office, and keep back-up batteries for the phone in case of power failure. An old-model landline phone doesn t need electricity. Consider purchasing a satellite phone; it does not use cellular networks to operate. Make sure the surface is dry before starting a generator, and always dry your hands before touching it. Use a heavy gauge, outdoor-rated extension cord to run into the house to power the refrigerator or other appliances. Be sure the extension cord can handle the wattage you send through it. Do not connect the generator to the home s wiring system, fuse box or circuit breaker unless you have an electrician install a transfer switch. If not correctly connected, the power can flow outside the house to the power lines and fatally injure workers trying to restore power. Don t exceed the recommended wattage. Don t try to run high-wattage items like the air conditioner, an electric stove or hot water heater unless you re sure the generator can handle it. Turn off all connected appliances before starting the generator. Let the unit reach operating speed before connecting anything. Start the largest electric appliance first, then plug in other items, one at a time. Never refuel a generator while it is running or still hot. Disconnect electrical loads before turning off the engine. Don t allow the engine to run out of gas while appliances are connected. 42 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

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44 Communicate in an Emergency Before, during and after a natural disaster or crisis, you ll want to keep tabs on the most up-to-date information. Your local radio talk-show host, however, doesn t have to be your only source. By diversifying your mediums, you can keep tabs on new developments and contact your friends and family who may be trying to reach you. Here are some tips: The Hawaii-based Pacific Disaster Center offers a free app called Disaster Alert to warn of earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcano eruptions and other weather-related disasters. And because the app connects to multiple agencies across the region, users receive alerts before the mainstream media disseminates the information on their own channels. Disaster Alert is free and downloadable on devices with Android or ios platforms. Some of the most popular social-media apps allow people to track one another during disasters. In 2014, Facebook launched Safety Check, a tool that helps users tell family and friends that they are safe. Here s how it works: After major a catastrophe (like a terrorist attack or earthquake), Safety Check pinpoints the geographic location of Facebook users, and asks if they are safe. When users click yes or no, friends receive immediate alerts from Facebook. Similarly, the Person Finder service by Google allows anyone to post updates and search for missing friends and family affected by disasters. Google s constantly evolving technology offers a slew of services from public alerts to crisis maps to aid the public in the event of an emergency. For details, visit google.org/crisisresponse/ about/resources.html You don t need an app to keep tabs on emergency-related news. Cell phones and mobile devices can be programmed to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts, which are messages sent by authorized-government alerting groups. In the event of a national crisis or extreme weather condition, Wireless Emergency Alerts appear on cell phones like text messages, but free of charge by the wireless carrier. Send a Text In the aftermath of a disaster, however, networks might slow down due to high levels of data usage. Wireless carriers suggest these steps to avoid clogging up their networks. First, don t use your phones, tablets, laptops and other mobile devices unless it is an emergency. Instead, send text messages, which do not slow down the networks the way phone calls do. And shut off your mobile devices if your network carrier s signal bars disappear to conserve the batteries. If you need to use your phone, and your network service is unreliable, there are technologies to bypass networks. One of these is the award-winning device, gotenna, which combines digital radio and an app to help people send messages and share their GPS locations with other users. The gotenna works via Bluetooth. 44 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

45 Power Source What if your cell phone s battery is low, and its wall-attached charger is inoperable (due to power failure)? A solar-powered charger, available for purchase online for as little as $20 each, easily solves that problem. As a backup, it is always a good idea to own a television or radio that either is batteryoperated, solar-powered or hand-cranked. Keep these devices in your emergency kits in the car, office and at home. Now, if a tsunami destroys power lines, or if Category 5 hurricane disrupts cellular services, most landlines, radios and mobile phones won t work. And there also is no guarantee that cell-phone providers will set up ad-hoc networks (such as mobile cellular towers) in your geographic district. That s when a satellite phone might be necessary. These specialty phones function via satellites above the Earth and typically are used by emergency responders, and by the aviation and maritime industries. Over the past decade, an increasing number of people have realized the benefits of the technology, despite the high costs. Satellite phones range from several hundred to several thousands of dollars apiece and can be purchased online or through specialty retailers. DURING THE EMERGENCY To save the battery on a cell phone, and to avoid tying up wireless networks, take these steps: Text message instead of call; do not use the phone unless absolutely necessary (no video streaming or surfing the web); dim the phone s screen; close certain apps and features; and turn off the phone if the network s wireless signals disappear. If you must use your cell phone in an emergency, wait at least 10 seconds before redialing a call to prevent congesting the networks. SOURCE: Federal Communications Commission, ready.gov and wirelessweek.com Our Systems Are Engineered to Withstand Hawaii s Extreme Weather Conditions Hawaii s most Respected supplier and installer of Windows, Glass Doors and Railing Systems 80 Sand Island Access Rd, Suite 134 Phone Number: (808) Honolulu, HI ERW@ERWHawaii.com License #C31536 Website:

46 Disaster Insurance Carriers Allstate Insurance Ameriprise Dongbu Insurance DTRIC Farmers Insurance Fireman s Fund Insurance First Insurance Company of Hawaii GEICO Hartford Island Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Progressive RLI Insurance State Farm Source: BOMA Hawaii RENTER'S INSURANCE: Priceless in a Storm For tenants, preparing for the next storm means getting coverage No matter where you live, renting an apartment or condo without insurance just doesn t make sense. For just a few hundred dollars a year, renters can replace their lost, stolen or damaged belongings after a crisis. Even if your loss was caused by damage to the physical structure of an apartment building, such as during the hurricane, a renter s loss will not be covered by the apartment complex s insurance. These policies cover the buildings, not tenant s personal property. Likewise, a condo association s insurance does not cover personal belongings. It s best to buy a replacement value policy. Just like a car that depreciates the minute you drive out of the showroom, your belongings lose value as they are used. With a replacement value policy, the insurance company will give you the money it would cost to purchase the item new again, rather than what it may actually be worth. Basics to Cost More Be prepared to pay more for basic coverage if you live on the water. Many companies will not insure renters living on the ocean or intracoastal. Basic policies limit the amount of coverage on items such as jewelry and computers, but you can get more coverage if you are willing to pay more. For example, an insurance policy might have limited losses on jewelry to $1,000. If your jewelry is worth more than that, you can buy a rider to cover the extra value. For less than $50 more, you can buy coverage of $1,500 per item, or $2,500 per loss. Electronic items such as televisions and VCRs are covered under many basic policies, but coverage for computers could be limited to, say, $5,000. You can likely double that coverage for about $15. Be sure to tell the agent about home business supplies, watercraft, silverware, rugs, tapestries and any special items you may have, such as a coin or other valuable collection. Bills of sale, proofs of purchase with descriptions and appraisals of valuable items are important tools for filing a claim. Keep Receipts It s a good idea to inventory your belongings and keep receipts for everything. Photographs, videotapes or written descriptions are important to document your loss and help police identify stolen merchandise. The items listed in the inventory will be covered by the policy if they are lost, damaged or stolen from your home, car, on an airplane or in another country. 46 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

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48 WHO TO CALL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ( Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services State Department Passport Services Social Security Administration Card Replacement Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Help Line (Individual) Help Line (Business) Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Information and Claims Department of Homeland Security (DHS) & FEMA ( FED-INFO FEMA ( U.S. Small Business Administration Customer Service ( SOCIAL SERVICES Aloha United Way ( 211 American Red Cross ( Hawaiian Humane Society ( National Weather Service ( STATE GOVERNMENT ( Department of Civil Defense Division State of Hawaii ( Department of Health Office of Health Status Monitoring Birth/Marriage/Death Certificates Department of Human Services Employment and Support Division Department of Taxation Information and Inquiries CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU ( Department of Emergency Management Honolulu Fire Department Fire Reports Department of Planning and Permitting Permits Issuance (Fasi Building) Kapolei Department of Environmental Services Refuse Disposal HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

49 Department of Budget and Fiscal Services Real Property Assessment Division Department of Customer Services Motor Vehicle Registration Driver s License and State ID COUNTY OF MAUI ( Maui Fire Department Planning Department COUNTY OF HAWAII ( Hawaii Fire Department Planning Department COUNTY OF KAUAI ( Kauai Fire Department Planning Department

50 UTILITIES Board of Water Supply ( Trouble Call Start or Stop Service Hawaiian Electric ( Trouble Call Customer Assistance Hawaii Gas ( Customer Assistance Time Warner Oceanic Cable ( Customer Service Hawaiian Telcom ( Customer Service HOSPITALS Oahu: The Queen s Medical Center (queensmedicalcenter.org) Straub Clinic & Hospital ( Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children ( Tripler Army Medical Center ( Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center (healthy.kaiserpermanente.org) Kuakini Medical Center ( Castle Medical Center ( Pali Momi Medical Center ( Kahuku Medical Center (kahuku.hhsc.org/services) Kauai: Wilcox Health ( West Kauai Medical Center ( Mahelona Medical Center ( Maui and Lanai: Maui Memorial Medical Center ( Kula Hospital ( Lanai Community Hospital ( Molokai: Molokai General Hospital ( Big Island: Kona Community Hospital ( North Hawaii Community Hospital ( Kau Hospital ( Hilo Medical Center ( Hale Hoola Hamakua ( 50 HURRICANES: SPECIAL BMH EDITION MAY 2016

51 Hurricane Preparedness for your Roof BY DAN MICKELSON As I contemplate the concept of hurricane preparedness for roofs in Hawaii I find myself staring at a blinking cursor as my mind remains a blank slate My experience with gale-force winds as it relates to roofs is much the same as anyone else s and that experience is far more reactionary than preparatory. Dan Mickelson PROMOTIONAL correctly after a hurricane has damaged your roof. First, contact a reputable roofer (not a storm-chaser) BEFORE you contact your insurer to file a claim. Most knowledgeable roofing contractors know their way around an insurance claim and the tendencies of in-house adjusters. Your roofing contractor can help you button up your damaged roof so that further damage is not incurred to the inside of your home from leaks while you negotiate your claim. After all, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, but expecting a different result. Take the compensation and use it toward installing a better roof system for your unique needs. Better shingles, metal roofs, high quality experienced installers they cost. But these premiums are not simply costs, they are the price of quality. And quality does not necessarily cost, it delivers enhanced value and superior performance. Buying quality once is a lot cheaper than buying cheap twice. It s not like boarding windows, nailing shut doors, or securing outdoor furniture. It s a roof. You just expect it to still be there when you wake up in the morning, regardless of the weather. I suppose I could bestow two pearls upon you in this regard, but in my opinion, they would be more common sense than wisdom. If your property is in a high-risk area for strong winds or acts of God: property insurance policy that defends you against such damage. As a homeowner, landlord and investor myself, I appreciate the temptation to go with the lowest premium. But be wary of coverage gaps and make sure you are covered for high wind damage if you reside in an area of elevated risk. roof on your property, install what is appropriate for the natural elements you can anticipate. Buying a roof is fun and rewarding, said no one ever. But buying another one before your first one got its useful life is downright painful and can bring a grown man to tears. Perhaps the more appropriate advice I can give is how to react Your roofing contractor can meet with your adjuster at the site to make sure the totality of the needs are being considered and the appropriate value of compensation is being applied. In Hawaii, you have a limited selection of building materials on-island. Your roofing contractor will know what is available. The last thing you want is a discontinued shingle that needs 6-8 weeks to arrive from a mainland retailer. You also want to be at the front of the line - so get your claim filed quickly and correctly, and commit to a contractor and your roof project so you are at the head of the pack. When a hurricane hits, you are not the only one in its wake. Don t be at the end of the line. Second, look at your roof like an investment to maintain the value of your most precious asset. A new roof installation is as much an opportunity as it is an expense for your high-risk property. If you are fortunate enough to receive a claim, don t just put on the same roof that was blown off last week. Use your noodle and put an end to the weakness in your armor. Roofs are not one of those improvements for which you can expect a 100-plus percent return on investment, at sale or appraisal. A roof system is inherently worth less to the next guy than it cost you to install it new. But, every problem is also an opportunity for the savvy person who plays his cards right. If you find yourself in the enviable position of collecting insurance proceeds from wind damage to your property, use that gift as an opportunity to offset the expense of installing a better roof. There is a very good chance that you can gain yourself a $50,000 roof system for $25,000 out of pocket if you manage the situation with a cool head and a decisive strategy. I hope this helps some of you, and don t hesitate to call me when the situation demands. Being of true value to my customers is the best part of my job. Dan Mickelsen Oceanview Roofing CALL

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