In the event of a disaster, animal and pet evacuation in Hawaii will be coordinated by county and local emergency management agencies. Please check with your local emergency management agency for information on pet friendly evacuation shelters in your county. Local and state health and safety regulations do not permit the Red Cross to allow pets in disaster shelters. (Service animals are allowed in Red Cross shelters.). It may be difficult to find shelter for your animals in the midst of a disaster, so plan ahead. Keep a list of pet friendly hotels in your area in case you have to evacuate and your local shelter is full.
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
Hawaii – Disaster Readiness
The State of Hawaii’s Civil Defense program in partnership with island humane societies has developed a list of designated shelters that will welcome pets. Animals will not be admitted to a pet-friendly emergency shelter without a crate or carrier that’s large enough to accommodate the pet comfortably. Pets need an ID tag, collar and a leash, as well as a week supply of the following: food, medications and litter for cats. Pet shelters are in separate rooms or buildings on public school campuses where emergency shelters for people are. The animals will be cared for by Humane Society volunteers. 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.
Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
Kauai County Emergency Management Agency – Pet Friendly Shelters
Pet Friendly Shelters are co-located with some general population shelters. Household pets entering a pet friendly shelter must be caged for safety and owners must provide water and food for their pets. Pet only Shelter Location: 3-825 Kaumualii Highway in Puhi. Not every shelter will be opened during an emergency. Check news media and county website (Kauai.gov) during emergencies for listings of open shelters.
Maui County Emergency Management Agency
