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Campus Emergency Plan

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BYU–Hawaii provides emergency planning information to support awareness, preparedness, and coordinated response across campus. The university maintains resources intended to assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors during emergencies that may affect the campus or the surrounding community.

Campus emergency planning efforts focus on promoting life safety, effective communication, and continuity of operations. These efforts are informed by the unique geographic and environmental considerations of Hawaiʻi and are designed to support coordination with local and state emergency response agencies, as appropriate.

Visitors and members of the campus community are encouraged to review available emergency resources on this page and become familiar with procedures relevant to their location and activities on campus.

Emergency Response Guide

    • Flash Flood Risk
      Laie is prone to flash floods, specifically near the "Front Field".

    • Action

      Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Do not walk or drive through floodwaters.

    • Housing Protocol

      Move to the highest floor immediately. Unplug electronics on the ground floor.

    • Road Closures

      Be aware that Kamehameha Highway often floods at Waikane Stream, cutting Laie off.
    • The Rule
      Stay In. Do not go outside during the storm, even if it seems calm (eye of the storm).

    • Watch vs. Warning

      A Watch means 48 hours and a Warning means 36 hours. Secure lanai items immediately.

    • Shelter

      • Hales: 3rd Floor.
      • TVA: 2nd Floor (coordinate with neighbors).
    • The Rule
      Get High/Vertical Evacuation. Do NOT drive, traffic will gridlock immediately.

    • Natural Signs

      Strong earthquake, water receding from the reef, or a loud "roar."

    • Evacuation Points (On Foot)

      • Temple Hill: Visitors Center Parking Lot.
      • Gunstock Ranch: Mauka (Mountain) side.
      • Campus: Upper campus areas.
      • Kahuaola (Hawaiian Studies Lo'i) as directed
    • RUN

      If there is a clear path, leave your belongings and get out.

    • HIDE

      Lock and barricade doors. Turn off lights. Silence cell phones.

    • FIGHT

      As a last resort, use aggression and improvised weapons (chairs, fire extinguishers) to disarm the shooter.

Disaster Resources

BYUH Alerts
Emergency Sirens
Emergency Kits
Evacuation Plan

Emergency Situations

Flooding
Power Outage
Tropical Storm
Hurricane
Tsunami

Additional Information

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Office of Public Health Preparedness: Make a Kit

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City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Preparedness: Build a Kit

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State of Hawaii: Tsunami Evacuation Zones

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State of Hawaii: Prepare your Family

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State of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

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County and City of Honolulu: Department of Emergency Management

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State of Hawaii Department of Health: Latest Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Updates

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