Where is the safest place in Hawaii from natural disasters?

If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: Maui is generally considered the safest Hawaiian island for living due to its low crime rates, lack of natural disasters, and robust emergency services.



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Kauai, known as the “Garden Isle,” has the lowest violent crime rate among the four major Hawaiian islands. Its smaller population and close-knit communities contribute to a sense of security and safety.

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Most common are tropical storms and flooding or flash flooding. More severe weather concerns include hurricanes (June to November), tsunamis (tidal waves) or earthquakes.

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Since 1946, more than 220 people have died in Hawaii, including six on Oahu, due to tsunamis. Knowing if you're in an evacuation zone, recognizing the natural warning signs, and understanding how you will be alerted can make the difference between life and death. View our multilingual tsunami resources.

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The Hawaiian Islands, located in the center of the Pacific Ocean, are in a precarious position. The largest tsunamigenic earthquakes, which typically occur in places like Japan, the Aleutian Islands, and Chile, generate waves that more often than not head directly to Hawaii.

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Zone 9, considered the least hazardous region, consists of Kohala, a volcano that has not erupted for 60,000 years. Sources/Usage: Public Domain. Lava-flow hazard zones map, Island of Hawai'i.

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Hawaii is much safer than the U.S., on average, when it comes to violent crimes. It is actually 35.6% safer with 260 violent crimes per 100,000 people compared to 403.

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Among the Hawaiian Islands, Molokai is known as the Friendly Isle, and those who live there would consider it the best island to live on by far. With many longtime families and few visitors living on remote Molokai, it is one of the most secluded Hawaiian Islands.

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Zone 3 includes areas gradationally less hazardous than zone 2 because of greater distance from recently active vents or because the topography makes it less likely that flows will cover these areas. Developed areas between Kea`au and Pahoa and on the south side of Highway 11 between Kea`au and Volcano are in zone 3.

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Some believe that some flows in east honolulu are younger (5000-10000 years old) but the evidence is not very convincing. So, is there a threat of a volcano erupting here again? It is always possible, but the odds are actually slim.

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The oldest of the major Hawaiian Islands, Kauai, doesn't have any active volcanoes because it's no longer over the Hawaiian hot spot.

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Hilo on Hawai'i Island is often referred to as the “tsunami capital of the United States” due to the shape of its bay that magnifies the height of tsunamis, making the town more susceptible to damage.

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