Chapter 1: Are We Ready? Or Not?
Civil Beat explores how vulnerable Hawaii's most populous island is if a hurricane hits — and what's being done to make us more prepared.
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Chapter 2: If The Big One Hits, Honolulu Harbor Is A Fragile Lifeline
The isolated islands would rapidly burn through food and supplies should the port close. Plan B is to bring limited goods through Pearl Harbor.
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Chapter 3: Turning The Lights Back On Is Tough In Oahu’s Rugged Terrain
Maintaining electricity in the wake of a major storm is also key to keeping the water supply flowing.
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Chapter 4: Most Of Oahu’s Shelters Are A Long Way From Hurricane Ready
The state is assessing the conditions of shelters and retrofitting some, but the work is expensive and slow.
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Chapter 5: How The Ala Wai Canal Puts Honolulu’s Most Valuable Real Estate At Risk
Congress has authorized $345 million to strengthen the aging canal to protect against flooding in Waikiki and nearby neighborhoods.
Chapter 6: More Frequent And More Frightening Storms On The Horizon
Hawaii has been hit directly by a hurricane or tropical storm five times since 1950. Three of those direct hits came in the last four years.
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Chapter 7: What Hawaii Can Learn From Puerto Rico’s Devastation
The U.S. territory still hasn't recovered from Maria. Hawaii officials hope better coordination and a more resilient electric grid will help avoid a similar fate.