The American Red Cross of Hawaii held an event called “Climate Change - Disaster Preparedness & Response in Hawaii” on September 26, 2019 at The Bankers Club, graciously hosted by First Insurance Company of Hawaii.

In Hawaii due to our isolation, we encourage all families to be prepared for 14 days instead of 72 hours. It will take time following a disaster for a logistics bridge to be built to Hawaii if our harbors and airports are affected by a major disaster and we may be relying on our own resources longer than other places within the United States.

When disaster strikes, the Red Cross is ready to provide a place to sleep, warm meals, clothing, emotional support and hope to those affected.

We could have just the opportunity you’re looking for ... whether it's training to respond to disasters, supporting a blood drive, delivering messages to members of our military, or connecting families displaced by conflict, we hope you'll join our mission.

We collect blood every day from donors who help ensure a safe supply of blood when it’s needed.

We offer training in first aid, CPR/AED, swimming and water safety, care giving and more.

We relay urgent messages between U.S. service members and their families through our global communications.

The American Red Cross is launching a nationwide campaign to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25% over the next five years through the Home Fire Preparedness Safety Campaign.

With more than a century of experience, the American Red Cross works with the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network to meet the needs of the world’s most vulnerable communities.